You Give.
They Live.

Donating blood has the potential to save up to three lives. “You give, they live” isn’t just a few words—it truly makes a difference.

How to Enter: Every person who schedules an appointment (either online, over the phone, or in-person) for a blood donation with South Texas Blood & Tissue during the promotional period will be entered into the Giveaway. A successful blood donation is not necessary to enter or win. Prize: There will be one winner per concert. Promotional Period: The promotional period is from June 29, 2025 through September 20, 2025. Eligibility: Giveaway entrants must be at least 16 years of age and live in the South Texas Blood & Tissue service area. Employees, independent contractors, interns, officers, directors, and agents of BioBridge Global, South Texas Blood & Tissue, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers are not eligible to participate in the Giveaway.

Giving is easier with our donor app.

Schedule your blood donation. Redeem rewards. Rate your experience. It’s now easier than ever with our blood donor mobile app.

Blood Donation Basics

Eligibility

Can I donate blood?

About 62% of the U.S population is eligible to donate blood, and you may be one of them. Eligibility criteria may include factors such as travel history, health conditions, lifestyle, and medications.

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Get ready for your blood donation with these tips: 

  • Eat iron rich meals the evening before and morning of your donation.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Get a good night’s sleep.
  • Don’t forget to fill out your questionnaire the day of your donation.

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There’s more than one type of blood donation.

You’ve heard of donating blood, but did you know you can donate platelets and double red blood cells, too?

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Other Types of Donations.

Make a difference through research.

Research contributes to new treatments, improved medical processes and advances healthcare.

Your baby can be born a hero.

A newborn has the power to give hope to patients battling cancer, severe burns and more.

Help up to 75 people as a tissue donor.

Similar to organ donation, you can help heal patients with severe burns, heart failure, broken bones and more.

Support our lifesaving mission.

Contributing to The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation helps fund programs, services and equipment that support the lifesaving mission of the BioBridge Global family of nonprofits.

Giving is easier with our donor app.

Schedule your blood donation. Redeem rewards. Rate your experience. It’s now easier than ever with our blood donor mobile app.

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About Us

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For more than 45 years, the nonprofit South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has focused on a critical purpose: to save and improve lives.

Inspired by a group of physicians, our organization was formed to provide blood to the South Texas region – ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals. This essential service allows front-line workers to focus on the direct care of patients, with confidence that this lifesaving resource will be there when it’s needed most.

But we didn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve evolved as the needs of our patients and hospitals have changed, driven to save lives in as many ways as possible.

We couldn’t do this without donors like you. We understand that the gift of donation is a personal, powerful choice that has the potential to touch a life. Today, we offer many ways to make a difference that include:

Our team has also expanded its programs, partnering with leaders within the healthcare industry to develop a wide range of therapies.