How You Can Help
MD Anderson Blood Bank
MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank encourages everyone to donate blood and platelets. Our patients are always in need of blood to assist with treatment. If you would like to host a blood drive, make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, please call (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 Blood Donation Before you Vacation
May
Main Building, Floor 2, top of escalators near The Park
- Monday, May 28, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 29, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June
Main Building, Floor 2, top of escalators near The Park
- Friday, June 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mays Clinic, West Lobby, Floor 2, near Elevator P
- Thursday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mid Campus Building 1 (1 MC), Floor 3 Conference Rooms 1 and 2 (1MC3.1014, 1MC3.1016)
- Tuesday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pickens Academic Tower (PAT), Floor 3 Conference Rooms 2 and 7 (FCT3.4165, FCT 3.4166)
- Wednesday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fannin Bank Building (FBB) (mobile coach parked behind building)
- Thursday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
South Campus Research Building 1 (SCRB 1), lobby
- Tuesday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
South Campus Research Building 3 (SCRB 3), Floor 3 Conference Rooms A and B (SCRB3.3202)
- Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Main Building, Floor 2, top of escalators near Elevator F
- Saturday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.