The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC) is hosting two blood drive events this weekend to help raise blood donations. Donors will receive two passes to the San Antonio Stock and Rodeo fairgrounds and a limited-edition t-shirt.
How you can give back at two blood drive events this weekendSave big on self-care and jewelry with these Insider DealsLearning a new language: Is 2025 the year to take on this goal?– The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is hosting two events this weekend to help raise blood donations.Donors will receive two passes to the San Antonio Stock and Rodeo fairgrounds and a limited-edition t-shirt that says “Saddle Up, Save Lives” on Friday.
According to a statement from the center, this opportunity is only available at their community drive at the Wonderland of the Americas Mall from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. STBTC advises donors to make an appointment, as this is a one-day-only event at the 4500 block of Fredericksburg Road.STBTC and The Stay Strong Foundation are partnering for a blood drive at the Chicken N Pickle, located at 5200 UTSA Boulevard.
According to a statement from the Stay Strong Foundation, STBTC will collect blood donations on-site from noon to four p.m. on Saturday.The statement said Chicken N Pickle will donate 10 percent of all food and drink sales during the event to the Stay Strong Foundation. “For many kids fighting cancer, blood transfusions are just as critical as chemotherapy,” said Debi Nieto, co-founder of the Stay Strong Foundation. “This shortage is life-threatening, and we are calling on our community to step up, donate, and make an impact. Whether you give blood, donate a new blanket, or simply enjoy a meal at Chicken N Pickle, you’re making a difference.”The nonprofit helps children with cancer and their families through various toy and blanket drives and the I.C.O.N.
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