The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with The Blood Center of Central Texas, Cabela’s, and H.E.B. in hosting blood drives during June. Blood donations go to over 35 hospitals in the Central Texas area, including Seton Hays Medical Center in Kyle and Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos. Citizens of Hays County are encouraged to come out and help save lives by donating their precious lifesaving gift of life. One donation can help save two lives.
If you cannot donate, please ask someone to donate for you. Volunteers can donate one pint of whole blood every 56 days. Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal before donating blood.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2016
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Dripping Springs & Wimberley – H.E.B. (parking lot).
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: San Marcos – Government Center (conference rooms 1001 & 1002).
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Cabela’s – (near the main entrance).
Make an appointment online at www.inyourhands.org – Group code: B416. Questions may be directed to Hays County Deputy Sheriff Stephen Traeger at (512) 393-7373 or via email at stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Basic requirements to donate blood include being at least 17 years old, weighing at least 115 lbs. for whole blood donation and being in generally good health. Donors need to bring a photo ID. The process takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
About The Blood Center of Central Texas
Founded in 1951, the Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas has a rich history of serving patient needs in Central Texas. Hundreds of blood donations are needed each day to meet the needs of patients in over 37 medical facilities in The Center’s ten- county service area. For more information about blood donation, please call The Blood Center of Central Texas at (512) 206-1266 or visit The Center’s website at www.inyourhands.org.
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