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Advocate for a Cause

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a call to action.

As an advocate, you help:

  • Raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood donation to support cancer, trauma & sickle cell patients, babies & mothers, and all patients relying on transfusions.
  • Educate others about blood donation.
  • Encourage friends and family to give blood and help save lives.

Whether through social media, community events, or conversations with friends and family, your words and actions have the power to save lives.

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Resources:
Hashtags & Handles:
  • #VitalAdvocate
  • #VitalDonor
  • @Vitalant
Share Your Story:
  • Share your story with Vitalant and we may use it to inspire others.
  • Complete this form to get started.

Most of the population is eligible to donate, but only 3% give.

Blood donation facts to help you encourage others to donate:

  • One blood donation can save more than one life.
  • Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
  • A single trauma patient can need 100 units of blood to survive.
  • More than a quarter of the U.S. blood supply is used by patients battling cancer. 
  • About 50% of all platelet donations go to help cancer patients.
  • 1 in 83 moms will require a blood transfusion after giving birth.
  • There is no substitute for blood; it can only come from volunteer donors.
  • All blood types are needed to support hospital patients.
  • It only takes about an hour to give blood.

Learn more about the impact of blood donation

More Ways to Partner With Vitalant

Refer a Friend

Many people say they never donated blood because they’ve never been asked. Make that personal ask and keep track of the impact you’re making with the Refer a Friend Program. You can even earn $10 for every NEW donor who makes and keeps their appointment!

Host a Blood Drive

As a blood drive coordinator, you will encourage blood donors in your area to join you and work toward a common goal. Learn about how you can help create donation opportunities in your community when you host a blood drive. Not able to host an in-person blood drive? You can still make an impact by hosting a virtual blood drive!

Volunteer with Vitalant

As a Vitalant volunteer, your actions save lives by helping patients get the blood they need. Find opportunities to give the gift of time as a volunteer.

Vital Elite

Commit to being VITAL, experience ELITE support, and receive Vital Elite rewards and recognition. Learn more about Vital Elite and commit now.

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