The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has planned multiple blood drives in Northside ISD in January as the need for blood continues amid the coronavirus pandemic. Blood donations are greatly needed to prevent shortages.
Plasma donations are also needed from those who have recovered from COVID-19. While COVID-19 has no proven treatment, it is possible that convalescent plasma, which contains antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19, may provide passive immunity to certain patients with severe forms of the illness. Donors will receive a $60 Visa gift card while supplies last. More information for those potential donors can be found on their website.
The Blood & Tissue Center is no longer providing COVID testing at this time.
Monday, Jan. 11
Location: Farris Athletic Complex
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 8400 North Loop 1604 W., 78249
Location: Paul Taylor Field House
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 7001 Culebra Road, 78238
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Location: Farris Athletic Complex
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 8400 North Loop 1604 W., 78249
Location: Paul Taylor Field House
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 7001 Culebra Road, 78238
Monday, Jan. 18
Location: Aue ES, gym
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 24750 Baywater Stage, 78255
Location: Leon Springs ES, gym
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 23881 IH-10, 78257
Location: Brandeis HS, LGI Room
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 13011 Kyle Seale Parkway, 78249
Location: Stevens HS, LGI Room
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 600 N. Ellison, 78251
Location: Harlan HS, LGI Room
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 14350 Culebra Road, 78253
Location: Holmes HS, cafeteria
Time: 1 – 6 p.m. (by appointment only)
Address: 6500 Ingram Road, 78238
Donors need to make appointments in advance to avoid crowding and abide by social distancing guidelines.
They can also receive items such as e-gift cards and refreshments. January donors will receive a $10 Rudy's Bar-B-Que gift card, $10 Walmart gift card, and points for the online store.