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Whether you’re a new donor, a longtime donor or haven’t yet tried blood donation, you’ll find stories here that show why donating blood is one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to give back to your community.
Platelets are tiny cell fragments in your blood with a big job. Read More
Sunnie became a regular platelet donor to help cancer patients. The... Read More
What happens to your blood after you donate? Learn more about the p... Read More
Blood drive coordinators play a vital role in supporting hospital p... Read More
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn how you can help yo... Read More
One thing never changes in this ever-changing world: You can help V... Read More
Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. But ... Read More
Thanks to countless blood donors, Avari was able to celebrate a hug... Read More
David was just starting his adult life when he was blindsided by a ... Read More
My name is Felecia Renee Mercado. I am a technical services support... Read More
Vitalant’s mission to ensure a safe, ample blood supply for our nat... Read More
You may have heard the phrase “most rare blood type” and wondered w... Read More
The need for blood can happen in an instant. That’s why regular blo... Read More
When you host a blood drive, you are making a direct connection bet... Read More
Sunnie became a regular platelet donor to help cancer patients. Then she took her dedication one step further and started encouraging others to donate. Read More
What happens to your blood after you donate? Learn more about the process that gets your lifesaving donation to patients. Read More
Ready to donate, but unsure if you qualify? Or maybe you’ve been deferred in the past — but that doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t donate. View our most up-to-date eligibility requirements.
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