Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

Today, some of our team members from Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center visited Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital to bring smiles and lift the spirits of children during their stay. As part of our Holiday Hugs tradition, we delivered teddy bears with handwritten good wishes from our donors. We are deeply committed to supporting our community and giving back. #HolidayHugs #CommunitySupport #GiveBlood #SpreadJoy

Our team worked tirelessly with 🐻 BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids today! 🎁 From selecting and wrapping gifts 🎀 to ensuring every package arrives with care ✨, we’re committed to supporting the children who need it most. A heartfelt thank you to all our team members who showed up to help us strengthen our community! 🌟 Theresa Pina Marc Lewis Kevin Shipley Esmeralda Ancelmo-Walker

Congratulations to our Cellular Life Solutions on receiving the prestigious Thrive Award! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the team's dedication to pushing the boundaries of medical research and cellular therapy. Under the outstanding leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Hartwell and Kimberly Banks, the team continues to push boundaries and deliver exceptional care to every donor.   We couldn't be prouder of our team for their commitment to excellence and for making such a meaningful impact. Here's to celebrating this well-deserved recognition and looking forward to even greater milestones! Watch the video below to learn more.  #TeamCLS #ThriveAward #ExcellenceInAction #DonorCare   https://lnkd.in/g_daenk3

We're thrilled to be recognized with the Thrive Award at this year's NMDP #ONEForum! 🎉 This honor reflects our commitment to advancing medical research and cellular therapy to Cellular Life Solutions, proudly part of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. We're excited to continue pushing boundaries and collaborating with our incredible partners to transform patient care.  Congratulations to all award winners whose dedication and compassion drive progress and make a profound difference in patients' lives. Here's to a future filled with more groundbreaking achievements and patient-focused innovations!

A big thank you to Toshiba for hosting a successful blood drive. It was truly inspiring to see Toshiba’s CEO and executive team lead by example. We appreciate everyone who supported this life-saving cause and made a meaningful impact on our community. A special thanks to all the employees who participated and helped make this event a success. #CorporateResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #Toshiba #BloodDrive

We’re grateful for our partnership with CFISD! Their commitment to hosting district-wide blood drives shows the true spirit of community and giving back. A huge thank you to CFISD’s students and staff for making a difference—together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community.   Follow the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/gxH76vCk

Today, we hosted a Lunch & Learn at our headquarters, where Dr. Elizabeth Hartwell, Chief Medical Officer, led an insightful lecture on "Things You Might Not Know About Blood Banking." The session offered a deep dive into the fascinating aspects of blood banking. Thank you to everyone who attended!

We are excited to celebrate our new partnership with Cryoport Systems, marked by a successful grand opening event at their IntegriCell™ Cryopreservation Facility in Houston yesterday! This collaboration brings together our Cellular Life Solutions program, which specializes in allogeneic donor recruitment, management, and apheresis collection, with Cryoport’s industry-leading cryopreservation and biologistics expertise, creating a comprehensive and unified service offering for the life sciences community.  “Our partnership with Cryoport allows us to expand the capabilities of our Cellular Life Solutions program and further support the critical work being done with cell and gene therapies,” said Nikhil Nayak, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g-Y7qSpS

What an amazing few days at the AABB Annual Meeting here in Houston! We were proud to be part of a gathering that brought together so much passion and expertise. We’re leaving energized by the insights shared and the connections made, ready to keep moving forward in our mission to save lives. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited for what’s ahead!    AABB Elizabeth Hartwell Kimberly Banks

We are proud to share that our Houston office blood drive had 27 participants, saving a total of 60 lives. Thanks to Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for their partnership! #95DaysofKindness