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An Unchanging Need in a Changing World
One thing never changes in this ever-changing world: You can help Vitalant ensure that every patient’s blood needs are met.
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Booking a Blood Drive - What's the Rush?
What's the rush to book your next blood drive? Planning ahead benefits you and the patients who need blood.
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Grace's Story
Grace needs 8 units of blood every 3-4 weeks to treat her sickle cell anemia. So far, she’s received more than 500 units of blood thanks to volunteer blood donors.
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Donating for Mothers During Mother’s May
Pregnancy-related complications impact women in hospitals across the U.S. every day, sometimes with dire consequences. By hosting a blood drive, you could be helping women and babies in these situations.
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You Are Vital to Ending the Critical Blood Shortage
Summer is here! And as more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, our world begins its post-pandemic comeback.