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Good Things Come In Threes: Saving Lives, Bringing Joy & Giving Hope

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to give back and make a difference in our community. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is proud to continue its beloved Holiday Hugs tradition from November 1 to December 15. Partnering once again with BEAR Houston (BE A Resource for CPS Kids), we are offering several meaningful ways for those looking to bring holiday cheer and give back to their community.

Cryoport and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Launch Strategic Alliance to Enhance Cellular Therapy Services

NASHVILLE, Tenn., and HOUSTON, Texas – October 22, 2024 – Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) ("Cryoport"), a global leader in supply chain solutions for the life sciences industry, and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center (“GCRBC”), a non-profit community blood center serving more than 26 counties throughout the state of Texas, today announced a strategic alliance to enhance the availability of high-quality, manufacture-ready cryopreserved allogeneic leukopaks for cellular therapy research, development, and treatment.

Blood for Emergencies: Saving Lives Faster

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is proud to announce a new partnership with Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 (BCESD 3) that will strengthen emergency response capabilities in our community. Beginning on September 30, 2024, BCESD 3’s emergency vehicles will be equipped with life-saving blood components, including red cells and plasma, ensuring these critical resources are available when time is of the essence.

Know your Trait During Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is excited to announce the return of our Sickle Cell Awareness Month campaign this September. In our ongoing commitment to battle sickle cell disease (SCD), we are once again offering complimentary sickle cell trait screening for all Black donors who visit our donor centers or mobile blood drives from September 1-30, 2024.

Blood Collectors Week 2024

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is celebrating the 19th Annual Blood Collectors Week, which will take place from September 1 to 7, 2024. This special week is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the extraordinary contributions of our professional blood collectors, whose dedication and skill are vital to our mission of saving and sustaining lives.

Take Action: Blood Donors and Blood Drives Needed

Action is Needed! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is calling on our community to donate blood or host a blood drive to help maintain an adequate supply and prevent shortages in our area. The nation's blood supply is currently under significant strain, with a need for platelets, O-positive, and O-negative blood. The blood community is urging eligible individuals nationwide to donate blood or platelets as soon as possible.

Supplies for Success: Partnering Together for Back-To-School

It's that time of year again! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and BE A Resource (BEAR) Houston are partnering again to give back and support at-risk and CPS-involved children as they head back to school. From August 1 to August 15, 2024, blood donors can make a difference in our community by donating essential school supplies at any of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's Neighborhood Donor Centers.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Joins National Blood Collaborative

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has joined the National Blood Collaborative (NBC). This partnership aligns us with top blood centers across the nation, enhancing our ability to innovate and support hospitals and communities. Together, we aim to tackle industry challenges and improve blood management services.

Blood Donations Needed After Hurricane Beryl

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and our community’s blood supply have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall early July 8, 2024. Many blood drives throughout the area were canceled, and several community donor centers were temporarily closed due to power outages, hindering our on-hand blood supply. Despite these challenges, collecting and supplying blood for our area hospitals remains our top priority.

Join Our Community's Heroes to Battle and Save Lives

Gear up for the ultimate showdown as our community's police and firefighters "battle" it out to see who can save the most lives this summer—one pint of blood at a time! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is hosting its annual Battle of the Badges campaign, aimed at ensuring a sufficient blood supply for our community while honoring the courageous efforts of our local police and fire departments from July 1-5, 2024.

20 Years of Celebration and Saving Lives

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is celebrating the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14, 2024. This global event, established in 2005 by the World Health Organization (WHO), is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for a safe supply of blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving donations.

Grand Opening Event: Fulshear Donor Center

Fulshear, we have you covered! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Fulshear Donor Center on Thursday, June 13, making donating blood more convenient for our Fulshear and surrounding communities.

Help Us Keep The Blood Supply Strong

In light of the recent storm, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is asking for our community’s support to keep our blood supply strong. Several blood drives have been canceled, and community donor centers such as Cy-Fair and Cypress are temporarily closed due to power outages. We emphasize the importance of maintaining an adequate blood supply, especially during emergencies.

Volunteering Saves Lives in our Community

It's National Volunteer Week, and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is spotlighting the contributions of its dedicated volunteers and encouraging our community to get involved and support non-profit organizations in our region. From April 21-27, we will celebrate the impact of volunteerism and express gratitude to those who generously give their time and talents to support our life-saving mission.

Stack Up the Goodness And Save Lives

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is teaming up again with IHOP to bring you a deliciously sweet deal that will 'stack' up the goodness. From April 8 to April 29, all successful donors will receive a certificate for a free shortstack of buttermilk pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants in the Greater Houston and Nacogdoches Areas when they donate blood.

Saddle Up, Save Lives, and Win Big This Rodeo Season

Houston, saddle up. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is kicking off the Rodeo season with an exciting promotion you don't want to miss. Host a blood drive or donate blood at any of our 17 donor centers or mobile blood drives from February 15 - March 17 for a chance to win one of many prizes, including Jonas Brothers' tickets.

The Krewe is Back: Mardi Gras Returns in 2024

Join the Krewe and donate blood! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and Mardi Gras! Galveston are partnering again to kick off the 2024 year. Together, we set our eyes on another year of saving lives and addressing our community's ongoing need for blood. Donors will receive a complimentary general admission ticket to Mardi Gras! Galveston when they donate blood from January 18 to 24, 2024.

A New Era of Leadership

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nikhil Nayak as the organization's new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2024. With over 25 years of distinguished experience in health and life sciences, Nikhil Nayak brings a wealth of expertise to lead the center into its next chapter of service and innovation.

Houston Unites to Saves Lives During National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month, and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is celebrating our community's generous volunteer blood donors, emphasizing their critical role in sustaining our community's blood supply. These individuals play a crucial role in sustaining the health and well-being of our healthcare system, and their commitment is particularly vital during the winter months when the supply often faces a decline. Throughout this month, our primary goal is to heighten awareness about the ongoing need for blood donations and encourage our community to become regular blood donors.

Mixed Reality

Abbott and Blood Centers of America introduce an immersive mixed-reality experience to transform blood donation. Our aim is to make it easier and more relaxing, attracting new donors and motivating the younger generation. By addressing the global challenge of sustaining a reliable blood supply, our immersive digital technology allows blood donation professionals to conduct safe interactions with donors. 

Newsroom 2024

January - The Krewe is Back: Mardi Gras Returns in 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783168/mardi-gras_pr-2024.pdf

January - A New Era of Leadership – Community Blood Center Welcomes New CEO

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783171/new-ceo-announcement_pr-2024_final.pdf

01 January - WBDM_PR 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783184/01-january-wbdm_pr-2024.pdf

February - Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783169/media-invitation_a-celebration-of-life-event-2024.pdf

February - Saddle Up, Save Lives, and Win Big This Rodeo Season

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783172/rodeo-promotion-pr-2024.pdf

April - Stack Up the Goodness And Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783167/ihop-partnership-pr-2024.pdf

April - Volunteering Saves Lives in our Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783175/volunteer-week-pr-2024.pdf

May - Take Action: Blood Drive Hosts are Needed

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783182/host-a-blood-drive_pr-2024.pdf

May - Help Us Keep The Blood Supply Strong

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783174/storm-relief-alert-2024.pdf

June - Grand Opening Event: Fulshear Donor Center

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783181/fulshear-grand-opening-media-alert-2024.pdf

June - 20 Years of Celebration and Saving Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783176/wbdd-pr-2024.pdf

July - Blood Donations Needed After Hurricane Beryl

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783183/hurricane-beryl_pr-2024.pdf

July - Join Our Community's Heroes to Battle and Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783180/botb_-pr-2024.pdf

August - Supplies for Success: Partnering Together for Back-To-School

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783178/back-to-school_pr-2024.pdf

September - Celebrating the Heroes of Blood Collection: Blood Collectors Week 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783179/blood-collectors-week_pr-2024.pdf

September - Sickle Cell Awareness Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783173/sickle-cell-letter.pdf

September - Blood for Emergencies: Saving Lives Faster

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/bloodforemergencies

Cryoport and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Launch Strategic Alliance to Enhance Cellular Therapy Services

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/connect-with-us/newsroom/cryoport-and-gulf-coast-regional-blood-center-launch-strategic-alliance-to-enhance-cellular-therapy-services/

Oct - Good Things Come In Threes: Saving Lives, Bringing Joy & Giving Hope

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/connect-with-us/newsroom/good-things-come-in-threes-saving-lives-bringing-joy-giving-hope/

Newsroom 2023

January - One Hour Changes Everything

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783166/national-blood-donor-month-pr-2023.pdf

January - Beads and Saving Lives: It’s a Mardi Gras Thing

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783163/mardi-gras_pr.pdf

February - A Celebration of Life Luncheon and Award Ceremony

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783164/media-alert_a-celebration-of-life-event-2023.pdf

March - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Welcomes Donors to New Facility

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783165/media-alert_grand-opening-2023.pdf

March - Keeping Our Blood Supply Strong During Spring Break

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783147/spring-break_pr-2023.pdf

April - Blood Donor Ban Lifted for Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783160/fda-removes-two-decade-long-rule_pr-2023.pdf

April - Contributions, Sacrifices and Achievements

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783155/black-history-month_pr-2023.pdf

April - Volunteering - Making an Impact on Your Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783149/volunteer-week_pr-2023.pdf

May - Giving Back to Those Who Have Served This Memorial Day

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783153/giving-back-to-those-who-have-served_pr-2023.pdf

June - MEDIA ALERT: Working Together for Our Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783161/gcrbc-and-make-a-wish-summer-blood-drive_pr-2023.pdf

June - MEDIA ALERT: Taking Blood Donation to a Whole New Reality

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783150/wbdd-mixed-reality_media-alert-2023.pdf

July - Join Battle of The Badges and Receive a FREE Ticket to Shell Freedom Over Texas

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783156/botb_freedom-over-texas_pr-2023.pdf

July - Let’s Get Straight to the Pint This August

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783148/straight-to-the-pint_pr-2023.pdf

July - Black Bear Diner Offer Donors Free Entrée Voucher

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783145/saving-lives-with-black-bear-diner_pr-2023.pdf

September - Unlocking Knowledge - Detecting the Trait

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783146/sickle-cell-awareness_pr-2023.pdf

October - Pink Heroes: Empowering Breast Cancer Patients

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783157/breast-cancer-awareness_pr-2023.pdf

October - We Bleed Orange: Uniting Donors and Baseball Fans During the Playoffs

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783151/we-bleed-orange_pr-2023.pdf

October - Texas Blood Centers Engage in Friendly Rivalry to Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783162/houston-vs-dallas_pr-2023.pdf

November - Medical Pioneer Dr. Rossmann Retires: Celebrating a Legacy of Lifesaving Leadership

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783159/farewell-dr-rossmann_pr-2023.pdf

December - Spread Joy, Donate Blood, and Share Smiles: Uniting for a Holiday of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783154/bearing-gifts_pr-2023.pdf

December - Elevating Impact - A New Chapter Begins at The Woodlands Donor Center

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783152/woodlands-grand-re-opening_pr-2023.pdf

December - Commit for Life Day – Uniting Our Community for a Season of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783158/cfl-day_pr-2023.pdf

Newsroom 2022

2022- Cellular Life Solutions Receives FACT Accreditation

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783139/fact-accreditation-pr-2022.pdf

2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Joins Nation’s First Emergency Blood Reserve

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783141/blood-emergency-readiness-corp-pr-2022.pdf

Nov. 2022 - BEARing Gifts – A Season of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783143/a-season-of-giving-v3_pr-2022.pdf

Oct. 2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Partners with Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783142/cheers-to-saving-lives-pr-2022.pdf

Sep. 2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Celebrates 100-Gallon

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783138/media-alert_100-gallon-donor-lonnie-cox.pdf

Sept. 2022 - National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783131/sickle-cell-awareness_pr-2022.pdf

Sept-Oct. 2022 - Hispanic Heritage Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783140/hispanic-heritage-month-pr-2022.pdf

Aug. 2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and Blue Bell Creameries Celebrate a 32-Year Partnership

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783144/a-32-year-old-partnership-pr-2022.pdf

June 2022 - World Blood Donor Day

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783132/world-blood-donor-day_pr-2022.pdf

May 2022 - Saluting and Honoring Those Who Have Served

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783135/pr_salute-to-those-who-have-served-2022.pdf

May 2022 - Aid blood supplies for Ukraine

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783134/pr_aid-for-ukraine-2022.pdf

April 2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Breaks Ground with New Facility

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783137/media-alert_groundbreaking-event-2022.pdf

April 2022 - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Adds Eco-friendly Coaches to Their Fleet

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783133/press-release_ecofriendly-coaches_earth-day-2022.pdf

Jan. 2022 - National Blood Donor Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783136/national-blood-donor-month-pr-2022.pdf
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