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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 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

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

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

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

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

Promoting Platelet Donation Has Become Her Mission

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

Cancer Patient Saved by 37 Blood and Platelet Donors

David was just starting his adult life when he was blindsided by a devastating cancer diagnosis. Blood and platelet donors helped get him through his ordeal. Read More

Welcome to The Vital Donor!

Peruse our inaugural issue of The Vital Donor, a quarterly newsletter written just for our selfless blood, platelet and plasma donors. Catch up on stories and behind-the-scenes insights into blood donation and Vitalant blood services. Read More

RETURN TO MAIN

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.

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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 5th birthday, or a sickle cell sufferer finds pain relief.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

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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.