Blood Drive
The
OakBend Medical Center Auxiliary sponsors the Gulf Coast Regional Blood
Center's blood drive and participates in the Commit for Life Program.
Blood is used to aid critically ill patients, accident victims,
surgical patients and those patients suffering chronic diseases such as
cancer and leukemia. Because blood can be divided into three components
- red blood cells, plasma and platelets, a single pint of blood may
help to save the lives of up to three patients.
| When: |
3rd Monday each month |
| Where: |
Hospital Classrooms 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
| How: |
Make an appointment by calling:
Volunteers 281-633-4015 or
online - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center |
Walk-ins are also welcome, however those with appointments will be given priority and there may be a wait.
Donations of whole blood, plasma and platelets are collected on alternating months. Donors are eligible to donate every 8 weeks.
What Is Commit for Life?
It
is a partnership between Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and its
donors that is focused on saving lives, today and in the future.
How Do I Commit for Life?
Three Easy Steps:
1. Donate once per quarter
We're asking you to take one hour of your time each quarter to help save lives by donating blood.
2. Allow us to contact you
We
would like to be able to contact you from time to time to let you know
how your commitment is making a difference. We'll give you information
on news, stories, and your next appointment. You choose the way in
which you would like to be contacted: e-mail, phone, or mail.
3. Spread the word
Nothing
is more powerful than hearing our message from someone who has chosen
to Commit for Life. Talk to friends and family. Get them involved. |
Why?
There
is no substitute for blood. It has to come from one person in order to
give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required
every day to meet the need for blood in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
However, we are consistently falling short and falling short means we
may not have enough lifesaving blood for someone who needs it.
For further information visit www.giveblood.org
People working together to save lives by donating blood.
That is what Commit for Life is all about.