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Host a Blood Drive

Volunteer blood drive hosts in communities across the U.S. inspire friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to donate blood by organizing and promoting blood drives. Find tips and stories to help you host a successful blood drive.

Washington Hospital Coordinator Rallies Community During Critical Time
Washington Hospital Coordinator Rallies Community During Critical Time

Blood drive coordinators play a vital role in supporting hospital patients in their community. Read how one coordinator rallies blood donors in her rural area. Read More

Helping from Afar
Helping from Afar

September is National Preparedness Month. Learn how you can help your community stay prepared - during this and every month of the year. Read More

An Unchanging Need in a Changing World
An Unchanging Need in a Changing World

One thing never changes in this ever-changing world: You can help Vitalant ensure that every patient’s blood needs are met. Read More

Booking a Blood Drive - What's the Rush?
Booking a Blood Drive - What's the Rush?

What's the rush to book your next blood drive? Planning ahead benefits you and the patients who need blood.  Read More

Grace's Story
Grace's Story

Grace needs 8 units of blood every 3-4 weeks to treat her sickle cell anemia. So far, she’s received more than 500 units of blood thanks to volunteer blood donors. Read More

Donating for Mothers During Mother’s May 
Donating for Mothers During Mother’s May 

Pregnancy-related complications impact women in hospitals across the U.S. every day, sometimes with dire consequences. By hosting a blood drive, you could be helping women and babies in these situations. Read More

You Are Vital to Ending the Critical Blood Shortage
You Are Vital to Ending the Critical Blood Shortage

Summer is here! And as more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, our world begins its post-pandemic comeback.  Read More

Arizona Sports Team Virtual Challenge Provides 516 Blood Donations for Hospital Patients
Arizona Sports Team Virtual Challenge Provides 516 Blood Donations for Hospital Patients

Read about how a collaboration between Arizona's sports teams made a huge impact for patients. Read More

Meet Mason
Meet Mason

Mason is just one of the patients who has benefitted from pioneering therapy developed by the Vitalant Research Institute. Read More

California Teachers Connect Students to Lifesaving Mission
California Teachers Connect Students to Lifesaving Mission

Two California communities came together to save lives during the pandemic, thanks to two dedicated high school educators and blood drive coordinators. Read More

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Patients Need You

Become part of someone’s story by making a lifesaving blood donation. You could be the reason a father sees his child graduate, a young cancer patient celebrates his fifth birthday, or a sickle cell sufferer finds pain relief.

 

Patients Need You 

Become part of someone’s story by making a lifesaving blood donation. You could be the reason a father sees his child graduate, a young cancer patient celebrates his 5th birthday, or a sickle cell sufferer finds pain relief.

 
 
 

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Can I Donate?

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.

 

Can I donate

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.