AMARILLO / 08-20-2025 – Coffee Memorial Blood Center (CMBC) is urgently appealing for O-Negative blood donors as supplies of this universal blood type reach critically low levels. O-Negative blood is vital in emergencies and trauma situations, when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type.

“We need our community heroes to step up,” said Brad Duggan, Executive Director, CMBC. “O-Negative donors are essential because their blood can be transfused to anyone in an emergency. Your donation could save a life today.”

Donors can schedule an appointment at obi.org and give blood at:

• Coffee Memorial Blood Center, 7500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX
• Game Day Blood Drive at Coffee Memorial Blood Center, 7500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX.  Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• A mobile blood drive near you (locations available online).

As a special thank you, all donors will receive a $20 Mission Market voucher.

About Coffee Memorial Blood Center

Coffee Memorial Blood Center is the exclusive blood provider for patients in the Texas Panhandle, serving hospitals and medical facilities with life-saving blood products. As part of Our Blood Institute, CMBC works to ensure a safe and steady blood supply through the generosity of volunteer donors.