Limited edition World Cup t-shirts and free A1C screening for donors.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – First Baptist Church will host a mobile blood drive on Saturday, June 6,
from 9 AM to 3 PM. Donors should check in at the FBC Family Life Center before proceeding to
the donor coach stationed on the parking lot at 981 13 th Street.
Headquartered in Houston, Gulf Coast Blood [GCB] handles over 1,000 donations daily, relying
on donor centers and mobile drives. Giving on an ongoing basis helps ensure blood
components are always available for patients served by GCB in 26 Texas counties to support
patients needing trauma care, cancer treatments, and surgeries. GCB is the primary provider of
blood and components to over 170 hospitals in the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley, and East
Texas regions.
Beyond blood collection, GCB provides specialty products and support medical research for cell
and gene therapy. Blood products collected at a mobile blood drive include whole blood,
double-red cells, and plasma. Please note that platelets can only be donated at a donor center.
Donation Criteria. Visit www.giveblood.org to learn more about general health considerations,
as well as topics relating to medication, vaccination, medical history, and travel outside the
states. To check eligibility, call Medical Services at (713) 791-6608, Monday-Friday, during
business hours.
There is no donor age cap. The minimum age to donate is 16, provided the weight requirement
is met, and requires the completion of an Underage Donor Informed Consent.
https://www.giveblood.org/programs/high-school-programs/parental-consent-form
Appointments. Although walk-ins are welcome; appointments are preferred. Click here to
book your spot: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/419132
If you have questions, contact local volunteer coordinator, Ruth Webb, at (214) 957-8555.