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Your Dedication to Cancer Patients is Amazing

Your platelets are VITAL for people fighting cancer. Each platelet donation you make in 2025 is an everyday act of heroism. The need never stops, and you can donate platelets every 7 days, up to 24 times a year!

Will you commit to giving 12 or more platelet donations in 2025?

  • Step 1: Give 12 or more platelet donations with Vitalant from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025.
  • Step 2: Within a few days of giving your qualifying donation, you’ll receive an email encouraging you to visit the Vitalant online donor store to order your vest.** Donor Rewards program opt-in is required.
  • Step 3: Wear your Vital Elite fleece vest with pride! You’ll feel great knowing you helped people fighting cancer and other patients.
  • PLUS:
    • Each platelet donation will earn $10 in gift cards through the rewards program. That’s $120 if you give 12 platelet donations in 2025!  Learn more about the Vitalant Donor Rewards program.
    • Donors who achieve 6 platelet donations in 2025 will have the opportunity to redeem for a Vitalant Platelet Donor cooler bag via the online Donor Rewards store.*

Make Platelet Appointment Now

Helpful Tip: You can schedule several platelet donations at one time. Simply make sure to schedule each donation at least 7 days from the last donation.

You’re Halfway There, Thanks!

New in 2025, to show our appreciation for your dedication to cancer patients, when you give 6 platelet donations in 2025, you’ll receive an exclusive Vitalant Platelet Donor cooler bag! Keep it up, you’re halfway to earn the fleece vest too!  

Commit to being VITAL, experience ELITE support.

Vital Elite is not just a status; it's a commitment to changing lives. By becoming Vital Elite, you're taking a stand for a healthier, brighter future. Join us in the journey to save lives and be celebrated for your unwavering dedication.

Are you ready to commit to a cause that truly makes a difference? Become Vital Elite and let's make an impact, one commitment at a time. Together, we can achieve incredible results.

Important information about the 2025 Vital Elite fleece vest and cooler bag:

  • Donors who give 6 platelet donations in 2025 will qualify to order the cooler bag in the online donor store.*
  • Donors who give 12 platelet donations in 2025 will qualify to order the fleece vest in the online donor store.**
  • Once you qualify for either thank-you item, you’ll receive a congratulations email from us. We encourage you to keep giving throughout the rest of the year.
  • You need to have an online donor account AND be opted into the Donor Rewards program to be able to order either item in the online donor store.
  • Within two days after giving your qualifying donation, log in to your donor account, then click “Rewards” and “Redeem Rewards” to enter the online donor rewards store to order the cooler bag or vest. (Note: there are no bonus rewards points associated with these items; donors who qualify to receive them will see them displayed in the online donor store.)
  • The items will NOT be handed out at the blood donation location.
  • Limit of 1 cooler bag and 1 fleece vest per qualifying donor.
  • Final date to redeem in the online donor store is Jan. 29, 2026.
  • Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive the cooler bag or vest in the mail. While supplies last.

Schedule Your Next Platelet Donation Now

*Donors who give six (6) platelet donations during the promotional time frame (Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025) are eligible to redeem the Platelet Donor cooler bag in the online Donor Rewards store ONLY if they’ve first created an online donor account AND opted into the Donor Rewards program. Limit one (1) cooler bag per donor. Cooler bag will NOT be handed out at the donation center. Offer is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Offer is subject to change at any time during the promotional time frame. Within two days after donation, the cooler bag will be available in the online donor store. Some donors may qualify for an additional promotion during this same time frame. Vitalant reserves the right to send a gift of equal value in replacement of presented offer. Final date to redeem the cooler bag in the online donor store is Jan. 29, 2026. Please allow up to 3 weeks for it to arrive in the mail. While supplies last.

**Donors who give twelve (12) platelet donations during the promotional time frame (Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025) are eligible to redeem the Vital Elite fleece vest in the online Donor Rewards store ONLY if they’ve first created an online donor account AND opted into the Donor Rewards program. Limit one (1) vest per donor. Vest will NOT be handed out at the donation center. Offer is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Offer is subject to change at any time during the promotional time frame. Within two days after donation, the vest will be available in the online donor store. Some donors may qualify for an additional promotion during this same time frame. Vitalant reserves the right to send a gift of equal value in replacement of presented offer. Final date to redeem the vest in the online donor store is Jan. 29, 2026. Please allow up to 3 weeks for it to arrive in the mail. While supplies last.