The Vitalant Blog

The Donor Recognition Program, commonly referred to as the “Vitalant Store,” is open to all donors. This is a useful tool for blood drive coordinators hoping to increase turnout at their drives. Whether your donors are aiming for that next Chipotle meal on Vitalant, or they’re donating “just because,” a reminder about the Donor Recognition Program is sure to make your drive more successful.   Read More

The aftermath of the pandemic continues to impact the national blood supply and put patients at risk. More than 2,000 blood drive partners have suspended drives for more than a year as they adjust to post-pandemic life, severely limiting convenient opportunities for people to give blood, particularly at places of business. In fact, blood donations have dropped about 20% since 2019. That’s a decline of about 200,000 blood donations! One of the most noticeable – and reversable - cha... Read More

Blood drive coordinators have many reasons that motivate them to host a blood drive. For many, their lives have been touched by blood donation through a friend, family member, or co-worker. For others, like Kerri their personal experience as a blood recipient inspires them to pay it forward.
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Hosting a blood drive this winter is more important than ever. The outlook is dire for patients who need blood transfusions. In a trauma situation, doctors may be faced with the impossible choice: Who gets blood and who must wait?

Blood drives of all sizes are vital so that cancer treatments and routine surgeries aren’t delayed, people with blood disorders will get the transfusions they need to live, and emergencies won’t wipe out a hospital’s blood supply. Read More

When her local blood drive combined with one in a neighboring town, Kristi Roots saw a need. She knew donors didn’t want to travel further to donate blood, so she started a new drive in her community. With the help of her staff and local media, Roots has kept the drive going strong for more than a decade.  Read More

As we approach year’s end, you may be thinking about goals for 2023. Often, we resolve to adopt healthier habits, learn new skills, reduce our stress levels or do more for others. One valuable way you can accomplish all those goals is by hosting blood drives. Read More

Lisa Grimmett, blood drive coordinator for the Redding Host Lions, is not your typical coordinator. Read More

Eric Davis started hosting blood drives after his son needed blood transfusions and is now hosting four drives a year.  Read More

The Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has a long history of helping others, and Larry Coffman has been involved for more than eight years as their leader. Read More

For Bonnie Kirschman, blood drive coordinator for the Rancho Murieta Community blood drives, blood donation and the desire to make a difference is personal. Read More