How You Can Help
MD Anderson Blood Bank
Blood Donation is important to all our patients here at MD Anderson. Thank you so much for your support and keep donating. Call for appointments or questions (713) 792-7777.
The MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank is a leader in the field of transfusion medicine. Since the early 1960s, our blood bank has served the needs of cancer patients, donors and the community by providing exceptional blood services. Our milestones range from pioneering the invention of the blood cell separator, the transfusion of white blood cells into patients with low blood cell counts to prevent infection and the transfusion of platelets into patients to prevent bleeding, which is now the standard of therapy worldwide.
The Blood Bank has the largest transfusion center in the country. MD Anderson cancer patients require approximately 200 units of red blood cells and 600 units of platelets every day. This is why donors are the most important part of the process. As new treatments are developed, and new technologies discovered, the need for blood donations has never been greater. Giving blood and platelets provides hope for cancer patients who depend on the support of their family and friends and on the generosity of donors just like you.
Our vision is to continue on the cutting edge of technology; with highly trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment.
Be a hero - Donate blood to our blood bank today and save 3 lives!
Make a Donation Before You Vacation!
May
Main Building, Floor 2, top of escalators near The Park
- Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. * National Bone Marrow Registry will be on site
- Wednesday, May 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, May 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Friday, May 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June
Main Building, Floor 2, top of escalators near The Park
- Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Sunday, June 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Friday, June 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
South Campus Research Building 1 (SCRB 1), lobby
- Thursday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pickens Academic Tower (PAT), Floor 3 Conference Rooms 1 and 8 (FCT3.4167, FCT 3.4168)
- Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mid Campus Building 1 (1 MC), Floor 3 Conference Rooms 1 and 2 (1MC3.1014, 1MC3.1016)
- Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
South Campus Research Building 3 (SCRB 3), Floor 3 Conference Rooms A and B (SCRB3.3202)
- Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Fannin Bank Building (FBB) (mobile coach parked behind building)
- Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Watch Employee Notes for dates and locations of donation drives that will happen later on this summer.
You can also donate blood or platelets at MD Anderson Blood Donor Centers:
- Mays Clinic
Floor 2, near The Tree Sculpture, Donor Room (ACB2.2173)
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Blood Donor Center, Holly Hall
2555 Holly Hall St., just east of Almeda Road.
(Parking’s free, or call for a By Request Shuttle, 713-792-2338.)
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.