Third Coast Vein

Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve 2026

On this episode of Third Coast Vein, we’re joined by recruiter Alyssa Gonzalez to talk about our upcoming annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves Blood Drive, happening late

031: Episode Title: Raising Awareness for TARS

On this episode of Third Coast Vein, I am joined by Bonnie and Miss Marla as we discuss TARS Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radius Syndrome a rare genetic disorder that aff

0030: 13th Annual Hunting For Donors

WE ARE HUNTING FOR YOU! Join us for a special episode highlighting our 13th Annual Hunting for Donors event, happening Saturday, November 22nd from 9 am to 5 pm at Caven

029: Need For Life Blood Drive

Our Need For Life Blood Drive is happening this weekend August 23rd at Sam's Club and we could not be more excited! This year, we're kicking off a football themed blood d

028: Annual Rock and Roll Summer Blood Drive

It's time to roll up your sleeves and rock out for a great cause! Our Rock and Roll Summer Blood Drive is happening soon and wraps up with a grand finale event on June 28

027: 2025 Annual Battle of the Breweries

In this episode, we are gearing up for one of our favorite annual events, Battle of the Breweries happening this Saturday, June 14th. Which also happens to be World Blood

026: The Importance of Platelets

Listen to our latest episode where we speak to Elma Hvorcik, In house education coordinator for the Blood Center. She dives into the importance of donating platelets in o

025: 11th Annual Fishing For Donors

It's that time again, we have gone fishing for YOU, DONORS! We are hosting our 11th Annual Fishing For Donors blood drive. In this episode, we will be talking to Elizabet

024: Hunting For Donors 24

It is officially the holiday season and we are kicking it off with our annual Hunting for Donors blood drive. Unfortunately the holidays for us at the Blood Center means

023: Placenta Accreta Month

This Placenta Accreta Awareness Month, we are joined by survivor and advocate Jessica Reyes. She shares her journey and hopes to inspire others to donate blood. We are gr

022: Need For Life Blood Drive

It's finally here Football Season! We have the ultimate sporting blood drive event happening Saturday, August 24th at Mattress Firm in Moore Plaza. It is all happening fr

021: Annual Boots and Badges Campaign

Join us as we speak to Erika and Antonio, Corpus Christi Police Department Officers. We touch on this wonderful campaign and what it means to the Police Department and th

020: Annual Rock N' Roll Blood Drive

Our Annual Rock N' Roll blood drive is happening this Saturday, June 29th at Cavender's Boot City. It is an all-day event from 9 am - 5 pm. As always we have incredible r

019: Battle of the Breweries

It is that time again, our Annual Battle of the Breweries! It is all happening this Saturday, June 15th. Every donor who donates at one of the participating breweries on

018: What's happening now!

Happy May friends! In this episode you will hear about more fun events and incentives happening at you local Blood Center. We will also speak about High School Red Cords.

017: 10th Annual Fishing For Donors

It is that time again, it is our 10th Annual Fishing For Donors blood drive. It is all happening this Saturday, March 23rd from 9am to 5pm. It will take place at Cavender

016: New Year, New Campaigns and More!

Join us as we speak about the Blood Centers NEWEST Platelet Campaign. It is called Platelet Pachanga! This event will occur every first Tuesday of every month. It is an o

015: Happy 1 year Anniversary!

Happy New Year Coastal Bend! Join us on our first episode of the 2024 year. We will discuss National Blood Donor Month, upcoming events., our new Platelet Pachanga campai

Episode 014: Holiday need and incentives

Happy Thanksgiving week to you all! On this episode we are speaking about the great need for blood donors during the holiday season and the exciting incentives for our wo

013: Local Border Patrol Agent

On this episode you will hear from Border Patrol agent Christopher Alaniz and his wife as they speak about Mr. Alaniz's life-saving story. Christopher was given blood at