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.
Permanent Blood Donation Deferral
Imagine the following scenario: You set out on a mission — your lifesaving mission to save the lives of hospital patients through blood donation. But soon, you receive the disappointing news. You're told you have a permanent blood donation deferral and can't give blood. What then can you do?
Celebrating Blood Collectors Week
Vitalant’s Donor Care team serves on the frontlines, working directly with donors and collecting the vital products that patients need.
The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies and Fresenius Kabi have declared Sept. 4-10, 2022, as Blood Collectors Week.
We’re proud of all the blood collectors belonging to the Vitalant family.