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Reconnect With Avari ... In Her Own Words
We introduced you to Avari after her 100th transfusion. Now, she has surpassed her 150th. Avari gave an open and heartfelt speech to a room full of fellow Arizona teenagers who donate and host drives.
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Arizona Teacher Wins 2024 Volkswagen Jetta S
Barbara P., a Vitalant blood drive coordinator and 28-time donor, won a 2024 VW Jetta S, donated by the Valley Volkswagen dealers, in the “Summer Drive to Save Lives” giveaway.
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Two $10K Winners and Up to Six Lives Saved with Their Generous Donations
Our two $10K Grocery Giveaway winners donate regularly - one has a father and son who battled cancer, the other donates despite a fear of needles!
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Summer Adventure Gas Giveaway Winners Prioritize Donating Blood
Giving blood is an adventure most of our Summer Gas Giveaway winners have been undertaking for a long time.
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Donor Meets Grateful Recipient in Rare Event
It’s very rare that a donor gets to meet the recipient of his blood donation. Tim is one such lucky donor.