As we look ahead to 2026, your leadership as a blood drive coordinator will continue to support patient care in your community and beyond. Nearly half of the blood patients receive comes from mobile blood drives like yours. That means every confirmed drive is more than a date on a calendar — it’s a lifeline for patients in need of hope, healing and a brighter tomorrow.
Confirm Your 2026 Blood Drive Dates
We’re building the 2026 calendar now, and your confirmed dates help us secure resources, recruit donors and post your drives online for scheduling. Please review the proposed dates you’ve received and contact your Vitalant representative to confirm or adjust them. If you’re already in the process, thank you!
Want to make your on-site drive go even further? Pair it with a virtual blood drive and invite family, friends or colleagues to donate at their nearest Vitalant donation center. It’s an easy way to expand your impact without expanding your footprint. Learn more.
Encourage New Donors to Step In
The future of the blood supply depends on welcoming new donors, and Vitalant needs more than 130,000 new donors each year. As many longtime donors face health restrictions or age out of eligibility, first-time donors ensure stability and diversity in the blood supply. A strong, diverse donor base makes it possible to help patients with rare blood types or unique needs, such as those living with sickle cell disease. Blood is needed every day, and its brief shelf life only adds to hospital challenges. Remind your community that giving blood is quick, meaningful and always needed.
By confirming your 2026 dates, exploring virtual options and helping inspire new donors, you’re not just hosting a drive — you’re fueling a lifesaving movement that carries into the new year and beyond.
Every drive confirmed equals more lives saved, so we encourage you to get your 2026 blood drive dates confirmed soon.