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Vitalant Applauds FDA Final Guidance, More Inclusive Blood Donor Eligibility

May 11, 2023 — Vitalant applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s landmark individual donor assessment final guidance, which for the first time in 40 years, evaluates blood donor eligibility regardless of sexual orientation or gender while maintaining the safety of the blood supply. This represents a major step forward in fostering a more inclusive blood donation experience for all those who want to roll up a sleeve and help save lives.

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‘Give a Pint, Get a Gallon’: Vitalant Urges Donors to Give During Critical Blood Shortage

Aug. 1, 2022 — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to help curb a critical blood shortage with a special thank you to all who give: a $6 prepaid gift card to spend on a gallon of gas or whatever they wish, plus a chance to win one of five, $3,000 prepaid gift cards*.

More Blood Donors Needed to Help Overcome Critical Shortage

July 1, 2022 — As record numbers of people make plans to get away for Independence Day, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to help relieve a critical blood shortage, reminding the public that patient needs for both routine and emergency blood transfusions don’t take a holiday.

Vitalant Declares a Critical Blood Shortage on World Blood Donor Day, Urges Donations

June 14, 2022 — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is alerting the public today – World Blood Donor Day – to reverse a critical blood shortage by making an appointment to give in the coming days and weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed.

Blood Donors Can Save Lives on the Go with New Vitalant Mobile App

May 2, 2022 — Saving lives just got easier with the new Vitalant mobile app. Donors can make and manage blood donation appointments, access donation history and wellness information all at their fingertips. All donors who download and use the app in May to schedule their next appointment will be entered to win one of five, $500 prepaid gift cards.

Blood Donations Critically Needed During Trauma Awareness Month

May 1, 2022 — A single trauma patient can need 100 units of blood to save their life. Emergencies unfold in hospitals every day and they don’t happen on schedule. During Trauma Awareness Month in May, Vitalant is calling on all eligible donors to make an appointment to give and help fill a critical need to be ready for every patient need before it arises.

Blood Donation Urged during April, National Donate Life Month

April 1, 2022 — Every day, organ and blood marrow transplant patients require blood transfusions; a single liver transplant patient can need 20 or more units of blood. Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant urges all who are eligible to give blood to make an appointment now to give in April, National Donate Life Month.