Extreme Cold Warning: Donate Now
A winter storm is expected to impact our region. Gulf Coast Blood is encouraging eligible donors to donate now before weather disrupts blood drives and appointments.
Patients still need blood every day for surgeries, trauma care, and cancer treatment. Please schedule your appointment soon at any Gulf Coast Blood location.
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2026 Calendar Stories
Discover real stories from the donors who keep our community’s blood supply strong and from patients who are here today because someone said “yes” in a critical moment. Read their journeys and see how one blood donation has the power to give someone a second chance.
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Donate blood
For a whole blood donation, about one pint of blood is collected and separated into its three components: plasma, platelets and red blood cells.
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Donate platelets
Platelets are a component of your blood that help control bleeding, and are often used to help patients with cancer.
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Donate towards cellular therapy
Cellular therapy has the potential to save countless lives and make a significant impact on medical advancement.