Donating Blood
At Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, our mission is to partner with the community to help save and sustain lives by providing a safe supply of blood, biotherapies, and related services.
Donor Eligibility
Are you eligible to donate blood? Check out our answers to see if you can.
Preparing For Your Donation
We appreciate your interest in giving blood and saving lives! We want to make sure you're well-prepared and know what to expect for your donation.
Find a Location to Donate
We invite you to donate at any of our 17 conveniently located Donor Centers. Explore all donation opportunities on a map using our 'Find a Location' tool.
Donation Types
Learn more about the different types of blood donations and their purposes!
Why Donate Blood
While 1 in 7 hospitalized people will need a blood transfusion in a lifetime, only 1 in 20 eligible blood donors actually donate. Remember, there's no replacement for blood—your donation saves lives.
Save time while you prepare to save lives.
CFL Express Pass allows donors to fill out screening questions before they arrive for their blood donation. Complete the CFL Express Pass at home and print out the resulting barcodes. Staff will scan it to retrieve your data.