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…

Every year, the month of October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about home fire prevention. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Additionally, unattended cooking is…

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 20 million people…

Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offers support to those impacted by the disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that there will be 316,950 new cases of breast cancer…

September is named the 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 it remains the leading cause of death among children. The…