Blood Donations Are Needed, Here Are Some Tips for First-Timers

Since the start of the pandemic, donations have decreased 10%

"...American Red Cross, which supplies 40% of the nation’s blood supply, faces its largest blood shortage in more than..."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Sheryl Lawrence

The SXSW Game of Thrones Blood Drive Is More Fun Than the Red Wedding

Bleed for the Throne jump-starts nation's largest promo blood drive

"...this year they’ve gone all-out to promote the final bloody season of Game of Thrones. Partnering with the American..."

March 8, 2019 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Austin Donation and Volunteer Opportunities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ways to help your neighbor during this trying time

"...and everything, including local nonprofits. Business closures led to blood drives being canceled. Our food bank has an increased..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

If You Have To Leave The House, Why Not Donate Blood?

Hospitals could face critical shortages as outbreak disrupts drives

"...Central Texas hospitals could face blood shortages as early as next week if donations don’t..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Austin Oyster Festival Is Shella Fierce, Progress Coffee Is Back in Black, Girl Scouts Are Out for Blood, La Condesa Is Gonna Try Hard, and Who’s Putting All That Queso on the Verde?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...For the rest of us, let’s note that Austin’s blood donation initiative, We Are Blood, is giving one box..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

There Will Be Blood

... And bloodsuckers and zombies and ghosts and murderers all over our stages this week

"...cue from ones that do, and it spills more blood per performance than a soused frau does beer at..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

DVDanger: Of Flesh, Blood and Boners

"The Final Member" gets phallic, plus "Dracula" and "Ravenous" bite

"...to be the first man to make the ultimate donation to the collection (Mitchell so much so that he..."

June 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Pint for a Pint

Give blood, get Blue Bell ice cream.

"...The Blood Center of Central Texas, Blue Bell Creameries and KASE..."

July 23, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...this list as we hear of more volunteer and donation opportunities. You can also find listings of local Harvey..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Game of Thrones Is Coming to SXSW. Let the Bloodletting Begin.

Hit HBO show launches massive blood drive, SXSW activation

"...a good cause – the annual For the Throne blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross...."

Feb. 19, 2019 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Res publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 3

"...BLOOD DONATION WITH A BONUS If you give blood today,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

'86 Plots,' One Graphic Novel

Local comic creators need a Kickstart

"...finance their upcoming horror graphic novel through the online donation system...."

Sept. 11, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 14-19

"...PINT-FOR-PINT BLOOD DONATION DRIVE: THREE DAYS LEFT! Give a pint of..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

sxsw: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Donations for Japan earthquake & tsunami victim relief

"...has already cleared an initial goal of $10,000 in donations to help victim relief in Japan. As befits a..."

March 12, 2011 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: August 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...England may soon lift its restrictions on gay blood donors...."

Aug. 15, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Explosion at Plant in West, Texas Shakes the State

As many as 30 feared dead in fertilizer plant accident

"...them. Meanwhile, if you're looking for ways to help, blood donation centers are open and you can donate money..."

April 18, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Luv Doc Recommends: Second Annual Freak Show Festival

Fourth & Waller, Saturday, October 15, 2011

"...a haystack. Plus, once you've cashed in on your blood donation, you get an even better buzz from the..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Cross Examination

An El Paso medical supplier says the American Red Cross took part in an illegal scheme to ship medical supplies and other goods into Mexico without paying import taxes, and conspired to keep it a secret even after he was wrongfully imprisoned as a direct result.

"...of the local Red Cross chapter that reduced its donations to a dribble, and in February of last year,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Happenings

July 26-Aug. 1

"...7:30pm. Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress, 707-9637. $15 suggested donation ($10, students). www.sosalliance.org. FRIDAY, JULY 27..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...a patient died at Brackenridge Hospital from an apparent blood clot, according to Dr. Edward Racht, medical director of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Civic Events, Aug. 11-18

"...Learn the proper way to do it at this donation-based class. 1pm. HOPE Market, 414 Waller. $5-10 suggested donation...."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Column

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...the COVID019 outbreak. Meanwhile Central Texas hospitals could face blood shortages as early as next week if donations don’t..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Deep in the Heart of West, Texas, Part 1

How you can help our neighbors in West

"...vet the sources of any entity claiming to accept donations for the West, TX tragedy. (We have vetted all..."

April 18, 2013 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 23-30

"...military life. 6pm. NeWorlDeli, 4101 Guada­lupe, 451-7170. $8 suggested donation. www.underthehoodcafe.org...."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Uncovered

An AISD teacher fights against cancer … and the insurance company that refuses to treat it

"...leg pain, and she learned that she had extensive blood clots in both legs. Her tongue was enlarged, and..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Amplify Austin Day Makes Some Noise for Local Nonprofits

Food-, music-, children-, and pet-based nonprofits need your help!

"...Amplify Austin supporters are encouraged to set up monthly donations toward a favorite cause or set a fundraising goal..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Gay Place

This is the summer to have fun, get wet, take a road trip, and stay fired up

"...18, 7:30pm. The Contemporary Austin, 700 Congress. $5-10 suggested donation. www.thecontemporaryaustin.org...."

May 19, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 11-18

"...supplies to Haiti­. 8-10pm. Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood, 809-4944. Donations appreciated. drlasser@gmail.com...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week, you can sing, give blood, or watch movies -- all for good causes.

"...at the Empanada Parlour, 707 E. Sixth. $10 suggested donation at the door. 699-6655.Give It Up Proof that not..."

July 6, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Thu-Sat, 7pm. State Classroom Studios, 719 Congress. $3 suggested donation. 454-9727...."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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