National Volunteer Week
April 23rd – April 29th

April 23rd marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is proud to participate in recognizing the life saving effort of our many volunteers. Please take an extra minute during this week to thank the many volunteers who help us save the patients in our region. On April 29th, Volunteer Services will host our annual recognition event here at the Bill T. Teague Neighborhood Donor Center. Volunteers will be invited to enjoy breakfast and a presentation honoring our Bronze, Silver and Gold level President’s Award winners; Nominees for the Mayor’s and Governor’s Awards and our Texas Medical Center Volunteer Council Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is proud to announce the following award recipients:

Texas Medical Center Volunteer Council Volunteer of the Year Award – Michelle Perez

Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Award Nominee – Colette Ming

Governor’s Volunteer Award Nominee – Lydia Bourg

President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Individual Achievement

• Bronze – Elizabeth Morton
• Silver – Cappy Szabo
• Gold – Tresha King

Chairperson Achievement

• Bronze – Beverly Murphree
• Silver – Milton Boyce
• Gold – Robert Corzine

Community Council Achievement

• Bronze – Humble Community Council
• Silver – The Woodlands Community Council
• Gold – Katy Community Council

Group Program Committee Achievement

• Bronze - Huntsville Churches
• Silver – Kempner High School HOSA
• Gold – Memorial Herman

Congratulations to the winners, nominees and all of our Commit for Life volunteers…you make a difference!