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The Vitalant Blog

Stories to inspire, educate, and share. Welcome to the Vitalant blog.

Whether you’re a new donor, a longtime donor or haven’t yet tried blood donation, you’ll find stories here that show why donating blood is one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to give back to your community.

Recent Posts
Promoting Platelet Donation Has Become Her Mission
Promoting Platelet Donation Has Become Her Mission

How Blood Donations Are Distributed
How Blood Donations Are Distributed

Hosting a Blood Drive
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Supporting Patients in the New Year: A Letter from Mitzy Edgecomb
Supporting Patients in the New Year: A Letter from Mitzy Edgecomb

2021 was a year of uncertainty but it was also a year of remarkable... Read More

Memory of Lost Patient Inspires Blood Drive Coordinator Sheri Earp to Save Lives for 50+ Years
Memory of Lost Patient Inspires Blood Drive Coordinator Sheri Earp to Save Lives for 50+ Years

When it comes to saving lives, it’s hard to find a coordinator more... Read More

Honor National Blood Donor Month with Your New Year's Resolution
Honor National Blood Donor Month with Your New Year's Resolution

On December 31, 1969, the U.S. president designated January as Nati... Read More

Blood Donation Stories
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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 diagno... Read More

Did You Know?
Did You Know?

Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. But ... 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 hug... Read More

Vital News
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Vitalant in 2021 and Beyond
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Vitalant in 2021 and Beyond

As we pause to reflect on the past year, I am inspired by the commi... Read More

Veterans Day: Proud to Serve the Community
Veterans Day: Proud to Serve the Community

My name is Felecia Renee Mercado. I am a technical services support... Read More

Reflections on the Past, Present and Future of Vitalant
Reflections on the Past, Present and Future of Vitalant

Vitalant’s mission to ensure a safe, ample blood supply for our nat... Read More

Blood Donation Basics
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Rare Blood Types: Part Two
Rare Blood Types: Part Two

Hundreds of blood antigens have been identified, with more being di... Read More

New Year, New Habits for 2022
New Year, New Habits for 2022

We welcome the year 2022 and invite you to participate in new healt... Read More

Create A New Holiday Tradition: Give Blood
Create A New Holiday Tradition: Give Blood

What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Do you gather with family f... Read More

 

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.