Photos: WPD’s James Taylor inducted into National Blood Donation Hall of Fame

WAXAHACHIE, Texas — Waxahachie Police Officer James “J.T.” Taylor is the newest Texan inducted into Fresenius Kabi’s National Blood Donation Hall of Fame.

Taylor was honored Nov. 6 at a recognition ceremony at the Waxahachie Police Department’s headquarters.

He was one of only 14 people nationwide selected for this year’s induction. Taylor was nominated by Carter BloodCare for his tireless dedication in raising awareness of the need for blood donors and donations of blood, platelets and plasma.

By the end of 2026, Taylor will have donated a lifetime total of more than 440 units, one pint at a time. That amounts to 55 gallons of blood and platelets, enough to help more than 1,320 local patients in urgent need.

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Photos from the Nov. 6 Hall of Fame event in Waxahachie

Waxahachie Police Chief Joe Wiser speaks at the recognition ceremony. Deanne Wagner of Fresenius Kabi unveils the 2027 calendar featuring Officer Taylor and presents the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame award.

Taylor was joined by friends, family, colleagues, city officials and dozens of well-wishers at the Hall of Fame presentation.

Carter BloodCare sincerely thanks Chief Joe Wiser and the men and women of the Waxahachie Police Department, Waxahachie Mayor Billie Wallace, the City of Waxahachie, the Waxahachie Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Fresenius Kabi for their continuing support of Carter BloodCare’s mission to save lives by making transfusion possible.