Saint John Neumann Catholic Church and our Knights of Columbus Council sponsor four Blood Drives a year in the Parish Social Hall.  Signup sheets will be posted in the narthex (church foyer) about a month prior to each drive.  If you meet the Donor Requirements,  please consider donating to the Blood Drive.  The procedure takes about 30 minutes. 

A driver's license or other photo ID is required. A Social Security number is also needed although a Social Security card is not required.  Be sure to eat a hearty meal at least 4 to 6 hours before arriving.

The blood from these drives is donated to the Central Texas Regional Blood and Tissue Center for the benefit of any member of our parish.  One coupon is issued for each pint (unit) of blood donated and are good for six months following the date of the donation.  These coupons are available to any member of the parish, their spouse or tax dependents who have used blood products from an affiliated AABB hospital that have not been covered by insurance or other third party.  The coupon expiration date applies to the date when the patient's cost was incurred, not when the reimbursement is being made.  For example, coupons received from a January blood drive will expire in July and can be used for blood products received in July, even if the reimbursement is submitted well after July, since the final billing and insurance settlements may take months to complete.  Judy Gesch in the Parish Social Ministry office (328-3220) manages these coupons and verifies eligibility.
Donations can also be made at the Central Texas Regional Blood and Tissue Center at 4300 North Lamar Blvd.  Donation coupons received can be forwarded to the Saint John Neumann Parish Social Ministry office through the Sunday collection.

Please take this opportunity to give the gift of life to a fellow member of our parish community.  If you have any questions, please call the Blood Center at 206-1266, check their website or contact our Blood Drive coordinator, Ralph Wickenberg.

Donor Requirements