Staff

-Eagle Pass

The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center was in Eagle Pass this Thursday to conduct a community blood drive where they hoped to collect at least 25 units of blood from local donors. According to Lisa Guzman of the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, this drive is one of at least four visits from the center to Eagle Pass which contributes to the incredibly important cause of collecting much needed blood for people who are in need. Guzman added that Eagle Pass has always been important in the center's on going mission to collect blood and says that our local high schools and college are paramount in their blood drive efforts. "We need a lot of units to support the hospitals in south Texas and the local students do a very good job of donating and account for 20% of the blood that we collect per year."

The center will be back in Eagle Pass to visit C.C Winn High School next week where they hope to collect many more units of blood.

Mayra Murray, a local registered nurse was also on hand at the blood drive and contributed in coordinating the drive and added, "this is a great way for local community members to contribute and feel important in their own community". 

Clarissa Morales Bejerano, a local donor was on hand donating blood and stated that the reason she came to the blood drive is because she wants to give back to her community and save lives. 

Donors were treated to a T-shirt, a mini-physical, a 10$ gift card and a chance to win a Donor Getaway package.