Residents of Barker are invited to make a life-saving impact on Wednesday, August 27, during a community Blood Drive hosted by the Cy-Fair Fire Department in collaboration with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. The event will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cy-Fair Fire Department Administration Building, located at 10710 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095.

Every successful donor will receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary T-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream, but the greatest reward is knowing that your blood may be the one that saves a life—in an emergency room, a trauma case, or even onboard a Cy-Fair EMS ambulance.

Why Blood Donation Matters — Locally and Immediately

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center plays a vital role in the health and safety of communities across the 26-county Texas Gulf Coast region, serving more than 170 hospitals and health care facilities 24/7. Among their many critical partners is the Cy-Fair Fire Department, which now keeps blood units stocked on emergency response vehicles to treat trauma victims before they reach the hospital.

That means your donation could directly assist someone in your own neighborhood—within hours of your visit.

After you donate, your blood goes through an intricate process. First, it is separated into red cells, platelets, and plasma, then tested for safety and typed. From there, orders are fulfilled for local hospitals and ambulances, with a fleet of couriers delivering urgently needed blood products around the clock—even on holidays and during natural disasters. Type O blood, the universal type, is especially critical and routinely stocked aboard ambulances and Life Flight helicoptersfor patients in dire need.

Donors may even receive text updates about how their donation is used—a small, private glimpse into the powerful impact they've made.

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A Community Effort That Saves Lives

Thanks to generous residents and local partners like the Cy-Fair Fire Department, the Blood Center works to maintain at least a 3-day blood supply to prepare for emergencies ranging from major surgeries to hurricanes or winter freezes.

And now more than ever, every pint counts. According to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, the need for blood is constant—but only about 3% of eligible Americans donate each year, even though one donation can help save up to three lives.

The Cy-Fair Fire Department is encouraging residents to turn out in force and help change that statistic.

Convenient Ways to Commit for Life

Can’t make the drive on August 27? You can still help:

• Cy-Fair Neighborhood Donor Center: 11811 FM 1960 Road W, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77065 (MAP)
• Cypress Neighborhood Donor Center: 15050 Fairfield Village Drive, Suite 105, Cypress, TX 77433 (MAP)

Both centers are open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and feature comfortable amenities like fresh-baked cookies, children’s play areas, and knowledgeable staff.

Automated blood collection options are available, including Apheresis and double red cell donations, which allow you to make a highly targeted contribution based on your blood type.

Mobile blood drives are also conducted across Greater Houston, bringing state-of-the-art donor coaches to local businesses, schools, churches, and neighborhoods.

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Event Details

• What: Blood Drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
• When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Where: Cy-Fair Fire Department Administration Building, 10710 Telge Rd, Houston, TX 77095
• Registration: Click HERE to reserve your spot (Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins welcome!)

By participating, Barker residents can help strengthen the emergency response system that protects our neighborhoods—one donation at a time. For more information or to find a blood drive near you, visit giveblood.org. 

Stay connected with My Neighborhood News for more ways to get involved in your Cypress and Cy-Fair community.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.