Last week we celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of Gulf Coast Blood Academy! 🎉 Congratulations to our graduates! We're excited to see all you accomplish and the impact you'll make in the communities we serve. A special thank you to our partners, C2C Workforce Development, Stay Recruited, and New York Life, who helped make this program possible. ❤️

There is no substitution for human blood, so our poor ghost friend can't donate 😔 However, as long as you're human, (and meet our other eligibility requirements) YOU can donate! Since we can't collect from ghosts, we need you to help keep the blood supply strong and save lives. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #donateblood #ghost #halloween

Week 7 of #ThePlateletProject ! With a twist... Low iron is the most common reason donors get deferred, but there are ways for you to make sure your iron stays high so you can donate as planned! Try taking regular iron supplements and eating a hearty meal the night before your donation. Learn more at giveblood.org/donate/iron-in…

The need for type-O donors is constant. If you have type-O blood, you can make a life-saving difference for patients. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #typeodonors #typeoblood #donateblood #savelives

Thanks to everyone who made it out to our GCB Academy Graduation today! We're proud of the nine phlebotomists who signed with our organization and will now help strengthen the local blood supply in Houston. Learn about donating or hosting a blood drive at giveblood.org!

All blood donors deserve a treat ❤️ Get a pint for a pint when you donate until October 31! Every donation will get you a voucher for a free pint of beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. 🍻 Schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #saintarnold #pintforapint #donateblood #savelives

Hear from students of SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine about why they choose to donate blood... 💭 There is no alternative for human blood, and every day patients need blood products to get through surgeries and treatments. We need 1,000 donations a day to keep these life-saving resources available for these patients. You can help save lives by donating blood. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #gulfcoastblood #donateblood #savelives #patientsneedyou

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Everything I ate at the Texas Renaissance Festival! 🍗 The food at the ren fest was all DELICIOUS (my favorite was the elote)! You can try all of this and more by donating blood from now until October 22 to get a voucher for a FREE ticket to the Texas Renaissance Festival! Hurry in because we have limited availability. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #gulfcoastblood #texasrenaissancefestival #foodie #donateblood

We are SO excited about our Gulf Coast Blood blanket!! 😆 You can still get one when you donate now through October 31! Don't wait, because this is the perfect blanket to cozy up with as the weather cools down. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org! #gulfcoastblood #blanket #donateblood #savelives

Step into the future of medicine at Gulf Coast Blood – Advanced Therapies! 🧬❤️ Our expanded donor center combines comfort and privacy with a purpose that reaches beyond today. Every donation helps advance the development of future treatments and cures. Learn how you can be part of the next medical breakthrough at giveblood.org/programs/advan…

Do you know your cholesterol numbers? ❤️ Knowing your numbers is an important step toward understanding your heart health, but it’s just as important to discuss your results with your doctor and understand what they mean for you. Gulf Coast Blood is offering FREE cholesterol screenings with every blood donation through December 31! Screenings include total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Take a step toward understanding your heart health while helping save lives. Schedule your donation at giveblood.org! #Cholesterol #HeartHealth #KnowYourNumbers #BloodDonation #GulfCoastBlood

We're halfway through #ThePlateletProject!  Donating platelets can feel intimidating if you've never done it before, but if there's one thing I've learned throughout this project, it's that there is nothing to be nervous about. By taking just an hour and a half of your day, you're helping patients across the Houston area get through their treatments. Schedule your platelets donation at giveblood.org #donateplatelets #savelives #gulfcoastblood #houston

The Texas Renaissance Festival is Houston's own magical kingdom, and you can experience it for FREE just by donating blood! 👑 From October 16-22, all blood donors will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the Texas Renaissance Festival when you donate with Gulf Coast Blood. Your donation can save up to 3 lives, AND give you a day to remember. Don't miss out, as there is limited availability. Answer the call of the kingdom and schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #gulfcoastblood #texasrenaissancefestival #houstonevents #donateblood

Who needs candy when you have cookies, Bevi water, and a massage! 😍 What's your favorite treat when you donate with Gulf Coast Blood?  Take advantage of these treats when you donate and schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #halloween #trickortreat #donateblood #gulfcoastblood

We come with amazing news from the crown! 👑We heard you, and for a limited time, blood donors will ONCE AGAIN have an opportunity to receive a voucher for a free ticket to the Texas Renaissance Festival! 🎉 From October 16-22, when you donate with Gulf Coast Blood, you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the Ren Fest! You can give patients magic by donating life-saving blood products, and experience magic in return. ✨ Hurry in, as there is limited supply! Answer the call of the kingdom and schedule your donation at giveblood.org. #gulfcoastblood #texasrenaissancefestival #renfest #donateblood #experiencemagic

You wouldn't believe... how AMAZING it is!! You take care of patients in Houston with every donation, so we want to make sure to take care of you. ❤️ Schedule your donation at giveblood.org.