July 3-7, 2026
This shirt is as hot as a firework!*
This shirt is as hot as a firework!*
Receive this 4th of July shirt when you donate.
*While supplies last.
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June 1 – August 31
Hot Summer Days!
Donors will receive a $25 e-gift card when they donate successfully on Mondays or Fridays in June, July and August.
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June 20 – July 31
There is a critical need for O positive blood.
O positive whole blood and double red cell donors will receive a $50 e-gift card for successful donations.
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GIVE FOR TEXANS
Amanda Davis experienced a difficult childbirth and is able to be a mother today because of blood donors. “[The nurse] told us that I almost died on the table due to massive bleeding,” Amanda said.
Read Amanda’s story
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July 1 – August 31, 2026
Stay hydrated with a new stainless-steel canteen.* The hottest months of the year are here.
*While supplies last.
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QuickScreen
On the day of your donation, you may complete your donor history questionnaire online prior to your arrival.
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Ready to make a difference?
Learn if you can donate blood, how to prepare to donate blood, and what to expect about the donation process.
Blood types
The right type at the right time saves lives in your community. Learn more about your blood type and its use for local patients.
Critical Need 
Critical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.
Critical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.B-
O+
Urgent Need Urgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.
Urgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.Platelets
O-
Stable Supply Stable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.
Stable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.A+
A-
B+
AB+
AB-
Host a blood drive
Community blood drives save lives.
Our teams make it easy to host a blood drive at your school, college, place of worship, or business.
Personal stories
Help a neighbor by donating blood.
Local donors save local lives: Carter BloodCare donors made the difference for these Texas patients.
