Coffee Memorial

We are only two months into the year and it seems like Amarillo never slows down. There is always something going on. Of course, some are good and some bad. It's just the way things seem to go.

When Carla Contreras was twelve years old she lost her battle with lukemia. Cancer sucks. We can all admit it. When it is a fight for a child it is even worse. Why is this a thing?

The pandemic has created a new level of need for blood donations, now they are facing another shortage due to the incredible cold weather here in the panhandle.

The 100 Club began raising funds for the Amarillo Police Department to purchase a new SWAT vehicle, and it got here just in time for Christmas.

Coffee Memorial’s life-saving stock of blood has reached a less-than-one-day supply. Typically, Coffee Memorial maintains a three- to five-day supply for local hospitals.

Thursday, April 30, Coffee Memorial Blood Center will team up with BurgerFi for a blood drive to help prevent a blood shortage.

According to a press release, Coffee Memorial usually has a three-to-five-day supply on hand for local hospitals. Levels have dwindled to less than one day.

It's hard to fathom yourself or a loved one in a lifesaving situation. You never know when you're in need of blood to save your life.