The Dallas Wings invites the community to donate blood as we head into the summer months. The blood supply experiences a seasonal lull in much-needed donations, as donors take time off from work or school. The summer months normally mean well-deserved vacations and time-off for many. Unfortunately, the need for blood never takes a vacation. Read more

You’re invited: June 21 – June 26 Lone Star 92.5  (KZPS-FM) is bringing out the blood donors to help patients in Texas with a blood drive tour across Dallas-Fort Worth! Being a blood donor means you are part of a community of first responders, doctors, nurses, community partners, neighbors, friends, families and many others. EachRead more

This June, Chick-fil-A is thanking donors for saving Texans! Summertime is traditionally a rough time for the blood supply. This summer’s blood supply is facing even more challenges as the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 continue to negatively impact our donors, our community blood drive hosts, and the patients the blood supply supports. There are simplyRead more

Then: Chemo, radiation and transfusions Collin Boyd was 8 years old when he and his family learned he had cancer in his soft tissue. That was March 2012. His father, Jimmy, recalls the trips from Tyler to Dallas for his son’s treatments. They began in April after the diagnosis and continued into summer. Collin enduredRead more

A long summer ahead, but you can help. Here’s how. Life is slowly returning to a regular rhythm. The blood supply, however, is not. Currently, there are not enough blood donations to support the needs of local patients. Factors such as a rapidly growing population, medical treatment advances, the pandemic, and extended surgery schedule forRead more

“You’re not a wave, you’re part of the ocean.” – Author, Mitch Albom   Being a blood donor means you are part of a network of first responders, medical professionals, community partners, neighbors, friends, families and many others. Each does their part in providing a readily available blood supply. Each blood donor is the rippleRead more

Your Story Can Save Lives Texans love a great story. Now, we’d love to hear yours. How have you, a family member or a friend been affected by the lifesaving gift of giving or receiving blood? Carter BloodCare would love to hear from blood donors and transfusion recipients who care to share their personal stories.Read more

Dallas Summer Musicals Blood Drives May 26 – 28 from 10 am – 4pm at Music Hall in Fair Park In the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Dallas Summer Musicals graciously offered us their venue for a community blood drive big enough to observe social-distancing  while hosting blood donors who wanted to helpRead more

This May, Chuy’s celebrates blood donors! The dedicated blood donors that give multiple times during the year are part of a strong network of people that help keep the patients in our community safe. Every now and then, it’s good to treat yourself a little for the good deeds you do, so this month, donorsRead more

A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth, or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths1 in the United States. One Mother’s Story In 2007, Amy Prideaux’s future was uncertain as her pregnancy with twinsRead more