One hour is all it takes to help make sure blood is available for a patient in need. This March, nonprofit Vitalant is thanking donors who take the time to donate with a chance to win $10,000*. Plus, those who give at a Vitalant donation center and opt-in to the Donor Rewards program will get a “Luck of the Donor” T-shirt** while supplies last.
Donors of every blood type are needed daily for patients who need a transfusion during surgery, for treatment of blood disorders and many other life-threatening conditions. The need is especially great for type O blood, which is critical when car accidents and other emergencies leave no time to match a patient’s blood type. Platelet donations are also constantly needed, most often to help cancer patients.
Six-year-old Valerio has been through three heart surgeries and several blood transfusions. He was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital heart defect, which left untreated, leaves one side of the heart too small to pump enough blood through the body.
“Valerio is happy, thriving and he loves to travel, Liliana, Valerio’s mom said. “He’s living his life to the fullest thanks to blood donors.”
Making an appointment is the first step toward saving lives. Visit vitalant.org, download the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit vitalant.org/luckygiveaway.
**Terms and conditions apply. Visit vitalant.org/luck.
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One lucky Vitalant donor to win $10,000 in March
