With the blazing Houston heat and a busy travel season, blood donations tend to slow down—but patients in need of treatments at local hospitals are counting on you!
From June 1 through July 31, 2025, step up and make a life-saving difference. Donate blood to support Houston’s community hospitals, save lives, and earn points for your donation. Redeem these points in our Donor Rewards Store for a $25 eGift Card—a small token of our gratitude for your time and support.
Your donation is more than a gift—it’s an opportunity to help patients in need, combat the summer blood shortage, and strengthen our community during this critical time.
How to Participate:
- Find a convenient location near you and book your appointment
- Donate Blood between June 1 though July 31, 2025
- Claim Your Reward: Two days after your donation, your points will be available in your Digital Donor account. Access the Reward Store to redeem your eGift Card.
- Before ordering your eGift Card, ensure your Digital Donor account has a valid email address so you don’t miss out on your rewards!
- Don’t have a Digital Donor account yet? Click here for step-by-step guidance.
MEET MICHELLE
Born with congenital heart disease, Michelle faced numerous challenges, including multiple surgeries and the need for life-saving blood transfusions. Each transfusion not only supported her recovery but helped her regain the vibrant, loving personality her family cherishes so deeply. Today, Michelle and her family are profoundly grateful for the generosity of blood donors who made her journey possible. Their selfless acts gave Michelle the gift of strength and hope. Her family encourages everyone who can to donate, knowing firsthand how these simple acts of kindness can transform lives.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is the only blood provider to Houston and its surrounding communities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are one of the largest community blood centers in the United States, serving 26 counties across the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas, and we serve more than 170 hospitals and health care institutions. Our facilities include Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center East Texas as well as Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center of Brazos Valley.