Donor Center

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OR: The Breadth and Depth of Vitalant

Tempe is the headquarters for Arizona donations

• Donations are taken, received, processed and distributed

Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider AND GROWING

• 72 hospitals in Maricopa County (100%)
• 90% of hospitals state-wide

Arizona donor locations

• 8 locations – soon to be 9
• ½ total donations
• Mostly repeat donors
• Can recruit specific blood types and patient needs
• Automated donations allow increased quantities of red cells, plasma and/or platelets

Arizona blood drives

• 300 a month in AZ
• ½ total donations
• New and repeat donors

NMDP partnership – stem cells are collected for bone marrow transplants

700 donors are needed every day to meet Arizona’s blood needs 

• About 1 out of every 5 hospital patients require a blood transfusion

What is it like to give blood? 

• WATCH: Donating Blood for the First Time
• The entire process takes about one hour, but the actual donation is less than 10 minutes
• Donor Benefits: free mini-physical, cholesterol test, save more than 1 life & find out blood type 

Who does blood help? Blood is separated into components so one donation can help more than one person:

• Red blood cells: for surgery & trauma patients 
• Plasma: for patients suffering with internal bleeding
• Platelets: for cancer & leukemia patients to help blood to clot and control bleeding
  • WATCH: A Drop of Hope

What are the qualifications for donating blood?

• At least 16 years old 
• 110 pounds & in general good health 
• Before you donate:  hydrate with plenty of water & eat a hearty, low-fat meal
• Bring your ID & a list of medications

WATCH: What happens to your blood after you donate?