Blood Drive

The Catholic church views blood and organ donation as an act of charity, fraternal love and self sacrifice. Transplants are ethically and morally acceptable to the Vatican. Pope John Paul II stated, "The Catholic Church would promote the fact that there is a need for organ donors and that Christians should accept this as a "challenge to their generosity and fraternal love" so long as ethical principles are followed."
The need for Blood and Blood products rise due to: 

• Increase in traffic accidents
• Decrease in the number of eligible donors
• Increase in elective surgeries
• An aging population

Each year a group of parishioners organize and volunteer to participate in up to five Blood Drives that are held at St. Thomas More.

How to donate blood:

To donate first register as a donor on the We Are Blood website:

We Are Blood: Drawn together since 1951.

https://weareblood.org

You may then schedule your appointment.  We Are Blood services over 40 hospitals and medical facilities in the 10 county area in Central Texas.  All donations are utilized locally.  Also, if you would like to find out about volunteer opportunities click on Ways to Help.

Dates & Locations for STM Blood Drives in 2023:

• June 24th (Life House)
• September 23rd (Life House)
• December 2nd (Life House)

2023 Blood Drive Results:

 Prior Year Results

If you have a need for Blood or Blood Products not covered by insurance...OR

If you would like to volunteer to help in future Blood Drives...OR

If you have questions regarding the Blood Drive Ministry...OR