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Surviving Leukemia and Giving Back: A Teacher's Journey of Strength and Gratitude
After overcoming leukemia, Aaron is back in the classroom teaching and empowering his high school students to save lives through blood donation. Discover how he’s making a difference.
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Happy Holidays from Dr. Vassallo: A Season of Gratitude and Giving
A heartfelt message of gratitude to each and every one of our dedicated blood drive coordinators from Dr. Vassallo.
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Honoring Lifesavers like You During National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, a chance to recognize not only our incredible donors, but our blood drive coordinators for the essential role you play in helping maintain a steady blood supply.
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With 200K Miles on His Car, He Needed New Wheels
He lived in Europe during the 80s and 90s, so Bryan W. couldn’t give blood due to FDA policy on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. With that deferral lifted, Bryan gave his second donation and won a car!
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Get to Know Blood Drive Coordinators Like You
For our fourth annual Blood Drive Coordinator Appreciation Week, we introduce you to a few of Vitalant's dedicated coordinators.
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Hope for the Best and Prepare for the Worst
You’ve probably heard the saying before, and for good reason — it's important to prepare for a negative outcome than to wait. Blood drive coordinators are vital to ensuring communities stay prepared.