This is why we receive more requests from hospitals for Type O blood than any other.
Recently, these same hospitals have begun to return to their normal surgery schedules. This means they are requesting more Type O blood to support patients – a 45% increase from last year.
We’re asking all Type O donors to make an appointment to give blood today as our supply is dangerously low, less than a day’s supply. What does this mean for South Texas? That lives are seriously at risk. But you have the power to make a difference.
Schedule an appointment to donate blood at the locations below. As our thank you, all presenting Type O donors in March will receive: