Coordinator Meets the Need for a Local Donation Option
When her local blood drive combined with one in a neighboring town, Kristi Roots saw a need. She knew donors didn’t want to travel further to donate blood, so she started a new drive in her community. With the help of her staff and local media, Roots has kept the drive going strong for more than a decade.
Increase Health and Happiness in 2023 by Hosting Blood Drives
As we approach year’s end, you may be thinking about goals for 2023. Often, we resolve to adopt healthier habits, learn new skills, reduce our stress levels or do more for others. One valuable way you can accomplish all those goals is by hosting blood drives.
For These Donors, Winning a Prize Doesn’t Compare to Saving Lives
A few of the lucky gift card recipients from our summer and fall giveaways share how they feel about winning, as well as the reasons they became blood donors.
Ways to Help Patients
As a blood donor, you already show your support of Vitalant’s lifesaving mission with your generous blood donations, and patients are so grateful.
But did you know there are other ways you can support hospital patients?
Power Red Donation
You may have heard the term Power Red or Power Red blood donation being tossed around, or even received requests from Vitalant to donate a Power Red. What exactly is this so-called Power Red blood donation, and what makes it “powerful”? Is it pumped up on steroids??
Five Things to Know About Thrombosis and Vitalant’s Coagulation Laboratory on World Thrombosis Day
October 13 is World Thrombosis Day, a day established to raise awareness of thrombosis or life-threatening blood clots. While perhaps not well known, thrombosis is a serious and life-threatening condition. Here are five things to know, including Vitalant's role in fighting thrombosis.