Ron White
December 15, 2020
Ron White donated blood for the first time at 17, and his donations have been saving lives ever since. Ron donated blood to fellow injured soldiers when he served in
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Ron White donated blood for the first time at 17, and his donations have been saving lives ever since. Ron donated blood to fellow injured soldiers when he served in
For sisters Kami and Kyra, growing up means living with sickle cell anemia, a chronic blood disorder that affects one in 365 African-Americans. Kami, 17, enjoys sports, dancing, and volunteering
Event sponsored by The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation to benefit COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund Three-time Grammy Award-winner musician Joe Posada, a COVID-19 survivor and convalescent plasma donor, will
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Holidays are supposed to make us think of words like “thankful,” “merry” and “happy.” But for some of us, the holidays are a painful reminder of a loved one’s absence—a hole in
When it came to giving, David was often the first in line to help, no matter the time of day. “A lot of people expressed how they could rely on
Since the age of 6, Hagan Hill has needed blood donations to manage a rare liver disease. Across the nation, the pandemic has made it more difficult for patients like her to get the blood they desperately need.
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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. We’ve recently developed programs to collect and distribute COVID-19 convalescent plasma, as well as improve trauma care.