Hometown Heroes

Tatum Crowell, Killeen

Diagnosed with liver cancer at just 18 months old, the blood supplied to him by the Scott & White Blood Center allowed Tatum the fighting chance he needed to regain his health and move toward a cancer-free life.

Tatum's story

Yasin Suliveres and Zahra Rosa-Suliveres, Killeen

Five-year-old Yasin was brought in with internal bleeding that required hours of surgery and two pints of blood.

Yasin's story

Dan Wills, Temple

As a former police officer, Dan knows that no one can predict if, when or why they might find themselves in need of blood.

Dan's story

Isabel Villarreal, Temple

A call for blood donations made Isabel realize her blood could save a life — the life of someone's mother or son or friend or neighbor.

Isabel's story

Chris Holmes, Temple

Chris Holmes would not be alive today without the generous gift of blood. A car crash when he was 16 caused massive internal injuries and blood loss.

Chris' story

Katy Flowers, Waco

Without the gift of blood, Katy never would have laid eyes on her beautiful daughter, much less been around to watch her grow up.

Katy's story

Reeneea Schraeder, Temple

When her husband was seriously injured in an accident, Reeneea realized the importance of lifesaving blood.

Reeneea's story