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Blood Donation Stories

What’s your why? Blood donors share stories about their reasons for donating blood, and recipients talk about the life-transforming impact those donations made. Share your story by contacting us.

Blood Donation Wellness Check Alerts Donor to Serious Illness

Blood Donation Wellness Check Alerts Donor to Serious Illness

John, a longtime Colorado blood donor, discovered he had a serious illness thanks to the mini-physical all donors receive before a blood donation. Read More
Continuing a Black Friday Blood Donation Tradition in Memory of Her Sister

Continuing a Black Friday Blood Donation Tradition in Memory of Her Sister

Erin has fond memories of her Black Friday blood donation tradition with her big sister, Kyle. Since Kyle passed away from bladder cancer in 2013, Erin has been hosting blood drives in her honor.
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Giveaway Winners Talk About Why They Donate

Giveaway Winners Talk About Why They Donate

A few of the lucky gift card recipients from our summer and fall giveaways share how they feel about winning, as well as the reasons they became blood donors (hint: It’s not for the prizes!). Read More
Donating Blood Isn't the Only Way to Help Patients

Donating Blood Isn't the Only Way to Help Patients

As a blood donor, you already show your support of Vitalant’s lifesaving mission with your generous blood donations, and patients are so grateful.

But did you know there are other ways you can support hospital patients?

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Blood Donors Made a Decade (and Counting) of Family Memories Possible for Dan

Blood Donors Made a Decade (and Counting) of Family Memories Possible for Dan

Ten years ago, doctors gave Dan a 50/50 chance at survival after he was involved in a serious car accident. But thanks to the blood donors who provided the 121 units of blood needed to help save his life, Dan has been able to mark significant milestones in the decade since – including the birth of his two sons – as well as savor life’s everyday moments. Read More
Blood Drives and COVID-19

Blood Drives and COVID-19

Though pandemic restrictions have eased, blood drives still feel the pain. Could your next blood donation be at a Virtual Blood Drive? Read More
Donating Blood Saves Chicago-Area Donor’s Life — Twice

Donating Blood Saves Chicago-Area Donor’s Life — Twice

Howard became a blood donor to save other people’s lives. He never imagined that donating blood would also save his own life. Twice.
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Young Cancer Patient Endures Dozens of Blood Transfusions

Young Cancer Patient Endures Dozens of Blood Transfusions

Before she was even 2 years old, Emily received a horrifying diagnosis that would change her life forever. Read More
Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. But which patients use the most blood might surprise you. Read More
Meet Avari, Who Celebrated a Blood Transfusion Milestone

Meet Avari, Who Celebrated a Blood Transfusion Milestone

Thanks to countless blood donors, Avari was able to celebrate a huge milestone in her ongoing battle with a rare blood disorder. Read More
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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.