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Cancer Patient Saved by 37 Blood and Platelet Donors

David was just starting his adult life when he was blindsided by a devastating cancer diagnosis. Blood and platelet donors helped get him through his ordeal.

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Welcome to The Vital Donor!

Peruse our inaugural issue of The Vital Donor, a quarterly newsletter written just for our selfless blood, platelet and plasma donors. Catch up on stories and behind-the-scenes insights into blood donation and Vitalant blood services.

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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.

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