Carla Contreras Birthday Blood Drive Returns to Coffee Memorial in Amarillo

A brave young woman by the name of Carla Contreras fought a hard fight against leukemia and passed away in February 2014 at the age of 12. While she was on her cancer journey, she was an ambassador for many causes, and that included the Coffee Memorial Blood Center.

Who Was Carla Contreras?

Carla's memory is alive and well because she touched so many lives in her 12 years, especially those years when she was fighting cancer. Twelve years later, Carla's family is still celebrating her life and fighting the good fight with the Coffee Memorial Blood Center.

When and Where Is the Carla Contreras Birthday Blood Drive?

Every year, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center and the Contreras family host a blood drive in Carla's honor, and this year it's to celebrate her birthday. It’s got a spooky theme to it because Carla loved Halloween. 

Carla loved helping others, so in honor of Carla's birthday, come give the gift of life. The Carla Contreras Birthday Blood Drive will be this Thursday, October 15, at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center, 7500 Wallace Blvd. The center is open from 9 am to 5:30 pm. You can keep Carla's memory alive by donating blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives. 

What Do Donors Get at the Carla Contreras Birthday Blood Drive?

If you donate blood, you'll receive a Halloween-themed T-shirt and a ticket to the 6th Street Massacre haunted house. Plus, if you bring a new toy for an orphanage in Mexico, you’ll receive a coupon for a free bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes.

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How Do You Book a Blood Donation Appointment in Amarillo?

Book your appointment now at OBI.org, or call 1-877-340-8777. Let’s keep Carla's memory and mission alive by celebrating her birthday with a blood donation. Come donate blood at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center this Thursday, October 15.