Donating blood contributes to saving lives every day. In San Antonio, South Texas Blood & Tissue needs more donations for patients with stories like David James Trujillo Jr.

“I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in ’91, so I was just shy of being three,” Trujillo said.

He has been a recipient of blood donations from South Texas Blood & Tissue on and off for about 30 years.

“It’s life-saving medication, but it’s just something that only comes from other donors,” Trujillo said.

Now, the donation center is in need of more donors to keep up with its supply, according to Roger Ruiz with STBT.

“On average, we like to collect at least 600 units a day,” Trujillo said. “Right now, we’re averaging about 400 units a day. With high schools and colleges out on summer break, we see a pro

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