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Donor Meets Grateful Recipient in Rare Event
It’s very rare that a donor gets to meet the recipient of his blood donation. Tim is one such lucky donor.
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83 Donate for Mothers Giveaway Winners Announced
Eighty-three donors won $83 in our May giveaway - plus a surprise bonus.
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Donor Rediscovers the Joy of Saving Lives
A California donor rediscovered a love of donating blood after happening upon a Vitalant blood drive.
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Common Questions About Platelets
Platelets are tiny, delicate cells in our blood that have a big job to do: clot our blood so we don’t bleed too much.
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Blood Drives and Donation Centers: Many Opportunities to Save Lives
Blood drives and blood donation centers both serve the crucial purpose of collecting lifesaving blood for hospital patients. Explore the benefits of both.