South Texas Blood & Tissue aims to collect 250 blood donations during five community blood drives honoring America’s 250th birthday.
SAN ANTONIO – As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, South Texas Blood & Tissue invites the community to celebrate through service by donating blood at one of five community blood drives across San Antonio.
This year’s observance also coincides with the anniversary of the 2025 Hill Country flooding. As we remember the lost lives and recognize the families and communities still recovering, these blood drives offer a meaningful way to honor that spirit of resilience, compassion and neighbor helping neighbor.
The goal is to collect 250 blood donations in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. Every donation has the potential to help save lives and strengthen the blood supply for patients across South Texas.
Thank-You Gifts for Blood Donors
All donors will receive a $10 Rudy’s BBQ coupon and an exclusive 250th anniversary commemorative T-shirt while supplies last. Donors will also be entered to win one of five $250 Visa gift cards.
Appointments and additional information are available at SouthTexasBlood.org/250.
Help Save Lives During America’s 250th Anniversary
Drive information:
- Embassy Suites by Hilton – Brooks City Base
Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7610 S. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78235 - Alzafar Shrine
Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
901 N. Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78232 - Wonderland of the Americas
Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4522 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78201 - American Legion Alamo Post 2
Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
3518 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78201 - Rolling Oaks Mall
Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
6909 N. Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78247
Summary:
- Five blood drives will be held at locations throughout San Antonio.
- Goal: Collect 250 blood donations in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- All donors will receive a $10 Rudy’s BBQ coupon, and an exclusive 250th anniversary commemorative T-shirt while supplies last.
- Entered to win one of five $250 Visa gift cards.
- Find more info at SouthTexasBlood.org/250
- Appointments are available by visiting SouthTexasBlood.org/250 or calling 833-YOU-GIVE (833-968-4483).
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!
What do I get for donating blood?
For these drives, donors will receive a $10 Rudy’s BBQ coupon, and a limited-edition America’s 250th Anniversary shirt.
Why are type O blood donors especially needed?
Type O blood is the most-common type in South Texas, and certain units of type O can be used in emergencies.
Voice-over:
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Texas Blood & Tissue is calling on the community to donate blood at one of five drives across San Antonio. The goal is 250 donations to help save lives across South Texas. Donors will receive a commemorative 250th anniversary T-shirt while supplies last. Learn more at SouthTexasBlood.org/250.
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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.
