South Texas Blood & Tissue donors can enter to win two lower-level Cowboys tickets and a one-night hotel stay while helping strengthen the community blood supply.
SAN ANTONIO — Football fans, this one is for you: Give blood at any donor center from now until Sept. 6 to score big. Schedule your donation and use promo code FOOTBALL to be entered into a drawing for two Dallas Cowboys lower-level tickets and a one-night stay at Gaylord Texan for the Sept. 20 game against the Washington Commanders.
Blood donations remain low after a difficult summer
Summer has been difficult for blood donations, and levels continue to stay low. Across the nation, communities are struggling with the shortages, including South Texas. Trends continue downward at a concerning pace.
As the weather cools down, this is a perfect chance to go to the extra yard to help save lives. One donation can help up to three people.
Type O blood donors are especially needed
Type O donors are especially needed, as O negative is the universal red blood cell donor. O positive is the most common blood type in South Texas, and certain units can be used in emergency situations.
South Texas Blood & Tissue is urging the community to give blood. Without the help of more people giving blood, hospitals may have to postpone or cancel upcoming surgeries, treatments, or make difficult decisions about patient care.
How to donate blood in San Antonio
Eligible donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment or visit a donor center or mobile blood drive. Appointments can be made at SouthTexasBlood.org or by calling 833-You-GIVE or 210-731-5590.
Every blood donation can help patients facing emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatment and other serious medical needs. By donating during the campaign, South Texans can support patients close to home while entering for a chance to enjoy a Cowboys game-day getaway.
Important stats:
- Blood or platelets are needed every two seconds in the United States.
- Donated blood is essential to healthcare systems everywhere, supporting patients during emergencies, childbirth, surgeries, cancer treatment, and other serious conditions.
Frequently asked questions.
How do I donate blood in San Antonio?
Schedule an appointment at SouthTexasBlood.org, bring a photo ID, complete a brief questionnaire, and give! It’s that easy!
What do I get for donating blood?
Anyone who gives at a donor center earns donor points that can be redeemed in the Donor Store for gift cards, Spurs swag, and more! Using the code FOOTBALL will put your name into the Cowboys drawing.
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Looking for a way to make a difference and score big? Now through September sixth, schedule your blood donation and use promo code FOOTBALL for a chance to win two Dallas Cowboys tickets to the September twentieth matchup against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium! And that’s not all! The one lucky winner will also receive a one-night stay at the Gaylord Texan! So don’t wait. Schedule your blood donation, use code FOOTBALL, and you could be headed to the game!
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About South Texas Blood & Tissue: South Texas Blood & Tissue is a nonprofit community blood center that provides blood, plasma, platelets and other blood components to 110 hospitals in 49 South Texas counties. It is the largest blood supplier in the region. Through the generous life-legacy gifts of human tissue, South Texas Blood & Tissue also supports development of tissue allografts for patients in need of reconstructive surgery, repair or tissue regeneration. South Texas Blood & Tissue has a 50-plus years of service to the South Texas community and is part of the BioBridge Global family of nonprofit organizations, which offers services in regenerative medicine and research, including blood banking and resource management; cellular therapy; umbilical cord blood collection and storage; donated human tissue recovery and distribution for transplant; and testing of blood and plasma products to help patients in the United States and worldwide. South Texas Blood & Tissue has nine donor centers in South Texas and conducts hundreds of mobile blood drives each year. Learn more at SouthTexasBlood.org.
