Hill Country Community Blood Drive - 7/20

Each summer 16% of the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center's (STBTC) donor pool is out on summer vacation. Students, who are the Center's largest donor group, are out of school and miss out on regular scheduled blood drives. Because of the decline in donations, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is currently enticing the community to donate with several great incentives. In July all presenting donors receive a thank-you gift from the Center as well as an entry to win a family four-pack of SeaWorld FunCards. "The blood supply is always tenuous but summer is a challenge as schools close and families go on vacation. Despite the decline in donations, patients still require life saving blood donations from volunteer donors. All eligible donors are encouraged to donate for their community," said Carmen Davila, Director of Community Relations for STBTC. Give the gift of life at the blood drive in Fredericksburg. Donors must present identification. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds and in good general health may donate blood. All donors receive refreshments, a mini-physical and are encouraged to eat before and after donation. The blood drive will be at Wal-Mart, 1435 E. Main Street, from 10 am until 7pm. Learn more about blood donation at www.southtexasblood.org or call 800-292-5534.