Tuesday, May 5th, 2026: Cinco De Mayo celebrations in Tampa Bay + the importance of living organ donation

It’s Cinco De Mayo! We were going to do a themed music intro, but honestly it would’ve come off as problematic, so we’ll hold off on that. Today you’ll hear about the need for living organ donors, and the shortage hospitals across the country are facing, including right here in the Tampa Bay area. Plus, some Cinco De Mayo events you can check out tonight if you’re trying to fiesta. But first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg