| Carter BloodCare
March is a challenging month for the blood supply in Texas.
According to Carter BloodCare, blood donations drop when students are on spring break in mid-March. Significantly, 25% of the community blood supply comes from high school blood drives alone.
For emergencies and daily medical procedures, blood is always needed, especially O negative. As the universal blood type, O negative can be used to treat any patient, including premature and unborn babies.
Eligible donors can give starting at age 16 with parental consent; those 17 and older may donate independently. There is no upper age limit.
As a thank-you, those who donate with Carter BloodCare through March 17 will get a 2024 St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt. Each Carter BloodCare donor will receive a compact umbrella, while supplies last.
To find a donation location, visit CarterBloodCare. org or call 800-366-2834.