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Spotlight on Success

Spotlight on Success

Newest Donor Coaches Fuel More Life-Saving Opportunities

Individuals in the Texas Gulf Coast area will now have more opportunities to save lives with the addition of two new donor coaches to the fleet at Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.  The coaches will cater to donor comfort and convenience and help meet the escalating need for blood, which has been fueled by growth in the Houston metro and Brazos Valley areas.

The custom-built coaches allow whole blood and apheresis donations, and are designed for donor comfort with personal DVD players for donors to enjoy while they save lives. Two spacious screening rooms help enhance the donor experience. A refreshment area with a refrigerator and microwave is on hand to provide juice and snacks after donations. Upgrades on the coaches include a raised roof, pull-out steps and removable handrails.

One coach will provide life-saving opportunities in greater Houston. The second coach will serve Brazos Valley – which encompasses the towns of Bryan, College Station and Brenham – where Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center recently launched a new affiliate, The Blood Center of Brazos Valley.