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Celebrate World Blood Donor Day
As we approach this important occasion on June 14, we reflect on the extraordinary impact our blood drive coordinators and blood donors have made and continue to make every day.
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Meet a Remarkable Blood Donor and Blood Drive Coordinator
Behind every successful blood drive is a dedicated blood drive coordinator working tirelessly to help others. Mandy Fleming proves that passion and kindness are often all it takes to save a life.
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A Mother, Doctor and Blood Recipient's Thank You
This Mother’s Day, thanks to all who help support blood donation and patients who need lifesaving transfusions, including moms in about one in 83 deliveries.
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Introducing Vital Elite: Elevating the Commitment
This status not only celebrates the dedication of individuals to the mission of Vitalant but also acknowledges the transformative power of commitment in saving lives.
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4 Ways to Engage New Donors and Help Reverse the Decline
If your blood drives aren’t engaging at least a few first-time donors each time Vitalant visits, here are four ways you can recruit new donors and help reverse the decline.