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5 Talk Street: Blood Donation with Carter BloodCare
You can give the gift of life by donating blood this holiday season. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood, which causes a 24/7 urgent need for blood. We are also in need of platelets, and the supply is critcally low in North Texas. In our 2nd segment we are joined by Veronica Moore, Vice President of Marketing and Operations Support...
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Texas Rangers Will Trade Tickets for Blood Donations
The Texas Rangers are going to bat for Texans in need of lifesaving transfusions by offering vouchers for tickets in trade for blood donations.
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Marcos Pizza Hosts Two Blood Drives in Response to High Demand
On Saturday April 16, Marco’s Pizza is teaming with Carter BloodCare supply to help bring in donations with two blood drives.
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Carter BloodCare Says Blood Supply Has Not Returned to Normal After COVID-19 Pandemic
As North Texans resume regular activities this spring, Carter BloodCare is asking residents to consider donating blood to those who need it.
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Donate Blood, Get a Six Flags One-Day Pass
Six Flags is the latest attraction offering up freebies for North Texans who give a little blood to help curb the national shortage.
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Texas Rangers Trading Socks for Blood at Arlington Blood Drive
The Texas Rangers are working with Carter BloodCare to host a blood drive this week in Arlington as blood banks try to overcome a national blood supply shortage.
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Texas Rangers, Carter BloodCare Team Up for Blood Drive Amid National Shortage
A blood drive will be held early next month at Globe Life Field to help resupply area blood banks amid a national shortage.
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Carter BloodCare Urges Blood Donors to Give Amid 30-Year Blood Supply Low
Carter BloodCare, the Tanger Outlet Center, and Chick-fil-A are urging donors to give blood as the blood supply sees a 30-year low.
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Save a Life. Give Blood.
NBC 5 is calling all Texans to give blood. The American Red Cross and Carter BloodCare need your help! Due to huge numbers of patients in North Texas hospitals, fellow Texans need blood and platelets now more than ever. WHY IS THERE A SHORTAGE? Blood banks are experiencing the shortest blood supply in 30 years! This past year was especially…
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The Importance of Donating Blood
Help those in need by visiting your local Carter BloodCare location and learn about the health benefits of donating blood. MORE: CarterBloodcare.org
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McDonalds Locations Partner with Carter BloodCare to Host Blood Drives in North Texas
In an effort to restore the blood supply shortage following the recent winter storms, McDonald’s North Texas, Dr Pepper, and Carter BloodCare are hosting a series of blood drives in March and April.
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Winter Storm Negatively Impacts Blood Supply, Donors Needed
Texas’ recent winter storm impacted more than building infrastructure and power lines, it negatively impacted blood collections by blood care facilities across the state.
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Carter BloodCare Donors Needed
Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in need of blood. Blood is essential for surgeries, traumatic injuries, chronic illnesses and cancer treatments. The lifesaving care begins with the help of blood donations. The rise of Covid-19 has affected the community tremendously. Covid-19 has led to a decline in blood donations during these troubling times, due to an…
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Blood Supply Levels Critically Low in North Texas
Carter BloodCare says the current blood supply levels have hit a critically low level in North Texas. Carter said the lower levels of blood started when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and many blood drives were canceled during shelter in place orders. This same trend has continued as the pandemic has lingered throughout the year. Carter BloodCare said in a press…
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Carter BloodCare Holds Community Blood Drive Through Friday
Carter BloodCare is partnering with American Airlines Center and the Dallas Mavericks this week for a community blood drive through Friday.
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Carter BloodCare Offers Coronavirus Antibody Testing for Blood Donors
Carter BloodCare is offering coronavirus antibody testing on successful blood donations for a limited time.
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As Blood Shortage Increases, Carter BloodCare Offers COVID-19 Antibody Tests
Starting Monday, June 22, Carter BloodCare will offer coronavirus antibody testing for a limited time, according to a press release from the non-profit. The antibody test is an indicator if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 but not a diagnosis of immunity.
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Blood Donors Needed to Avoid Critical Shortage
Carter BloodCare is again putting out the call for donors, saying the blood supply is at a critical low.
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COVID-19: Do You Need Help?
Need a vaccine or other assistance with COVID-19, resources can be found here.
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COVID-19: How You Can Help
Amid the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis, many of our local non-profit agencies have responded to the increased needs of our community. As a result of this amplified effort, many are in need of our support in many ways including financial contributions. Here is a list of local organizations working around the clock to help during this emergency. American Red CrossDonate Funds:…