Make waves with Carter BloodCare’s donor beach towels in May
Carter BloodCare is throwing in the towel. A beach towel, to be exact.
Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in May will receive a 2026 beach towel, while supplies last. This year’s design of the popular annual item features a blue-and-green tropical display emblazoned with the word “Lifesaver.”
Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare note all blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, the universal blood type used to treat any patient. This month, as an additional thank-you for giving, Carter BloodCare is offering O negative blood donors a $50 e-gift card.
Donating at Carter BloodCare blood drives supports severe trauma patients, people fighting cancer, burn patients, older Texans with age-related health issues, mothers having pregnancy complications, and many other neighbors in need.
For details on local donor opportunities and to secure a convenient time to donate, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834.
About Carter BloodCare
Carter BloodCare is an independent community blood center providing transfusion resources in 59 counties of North, Central and East Texas to support more than 225 medical facilities. Since its start in 1951, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is one of the largest blood programs in Texas, delivering more than 450,000 doses of blood and blood components annually to meet the medical treatment needs of local patients. Services include collection, processing, specialized laboratory testing, storage and distribution of blood and blood components, as well as cellular therapy and clinical apheresis. Tu centro de sangre comunitario.
Community Event Alert: Blood Drive
Walmart Supercenter and Carter BloodCare throw in the beach towel for May
Blood Drive Host: Walmart Supercenter
Date: 5/3/2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address:
Walmart
Carter BloodCare Bus
1923 N. Wood
Gilmer, TX 75644
Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/170523
Contact Name: Donna Russell
Contact Phone: 9035744998
Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@CarterBloodCare.org
About: Look cool by the pool – but don’t bake by the lake – with a brand-new beach towel from Carter BloodCare. The popular thank-you gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by Walmart Supercenter.
Community Event Alert: Blood Drive
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative and Carter BloodCare throw in the beach towel for May
Blood Drive Host: Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Date: 5/18/2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Address:
Upshur Rural Electric Co-Op
Carter BloodCare Bus
1200 W. Tyler
Gilmer, TX 75644
Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/166925
Contact Name: Donna Russell
Contact Phone: 9035744998
Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@CarterBloodCare.org
About: Look cool by the pool – but don’t bake by the lake – with a brand-new beach towel from Carter BloodCare. The popular thank-you gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative.
Community Event Alert: Blood Drive
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative and Carter BloodCare throw in the beach towel for May
Blood Drive Host: Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Date: 5/18/2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Address:
Upshur Rural Electric Co-Op
Carter BloodCare Bus
1200 W. Tyler
Gilmer, TX 75644
Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/166925
Contact Name: Avery Niles
Contact Phone: +19038410316
Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@CarterBloodCare.org
About: Look cool by the pool – but don’t bake by the lake – with a brand-new beach towel from Carter BloodCare. The popular thank-you gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative.
Community Event Alert: Blood Drive
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative and Carter BloodCare throw in the beach towel for May
Blood Drive Host: Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Date: 5/18/2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Address:
Upshur Rural Electric Co-Op
Carter BloodCare Bus
1200 W. Tyler
Gilmer, TX 75644
Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/166925
Contact Name: Angela Cannon
Contact Phone:
Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@CarterBloodCare.org
About: Look cool by the pool – but don’t bake by the lake – with a brand-new beach towel from Carter BloodCare. The popular thank-you gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative.
Community Event Alert: Blood Drive
Walmart Supercenter and Carter BloodCare throw in the beach towel for May
Blood Drive Host: Walmart Supercenter
Date: 5/27/2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Address:
Walmart
Carter BloodCare Bus
1923 N. Wood
Gilmer, TX 75644
Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/171825
Contact Name: Donna Russell
Contact Phone: 9035744998
Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@CarterBloodCare.org
About: Look cool by the pool – but don’t bake by the lake – with a brand-new beach towel from Carter BloodCare. The popular thank-you gift is available to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in May. Support the community and sign up to donate at the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by Walmart Supercenter.