Blood Drive Coordinator Uses Unique Approach to Motivate Donors
Lisa Grimmett, blood drive coordinator for the Redding Host Lions, is not your typical coordinator.
Gratitude for Donors Who Helped Save His Son’s Life Leads to Giving Back
Eric Davis started hosting blood drives after his son needed blood transfusions and is now hosting four drives a year.
Volunteers Build a Legacy of Helping Others
The Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has a long history of helping others, and Larry Coffman has been involved for more than eight years as their leader.
A Family’s Needs Lead to a Passion to Help Others
For Bonnie Kirschman, blood drive coordinator for the Rancho Murieta Community blood drives, blood donation and the desire to make a difference is personal.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Dylan Bowen Found His Purpose at Vitalant
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Dylan is reflecting on his journey, including how joining the team at Vitalant helped save his life.
“That was the first moment of realization for me that I was doing something important, that I was part of a team that was saving people’s lives,” said Dylan, now a component manufacturing supervisor. “There is great satisfaction in being part of something bigger than oneself, and I have found that here.”
Honoring International Donor Recruitment Professionals Day
The Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals has declared Sept. 15 as International Donor Recruitment Professionals Day. Without donors, Vitalant wouldn’t be able to fulfill our lifesaving mission. Building successful relationships and converting them to repeat donors requires an investment of time, resources and a specific skill set. Our Donor Recruitment teams serve on the front line of attracting and retaining donors.
We’re proud of all the donor recruitment professionals who have dedicated themselves to maintaining and growing our donor base to ensure the needs of healthcare partners and patients are met.