The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities. Since its formation, it has involved over 35,000 volunteers per year, which is crucial since over 150 people per day are needed to donate blood…

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually twenty million people…

The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.1% of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2024 it is estimated that 19,680 women will…

September is named as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities on the importance of early detection and intervention in the fight against childhood cancers. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer death rates for children have declined, but remains the leading cause of death among children. The most…

Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities and to bring attention to the fight against blood cancer. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Furthermore, blood cancers are the most…