Every two seconds, a patient in the U.S. relies on a ready blood supply to provide lifesaving medical care. This April, nonprofit Vitalant urges all who are eligible to spring into action and give blood to meet the constant need. Vitalant is thanking all donors in April
with a chance to win a $10,000 prepaid gift card.
Donors of all types are needed to help patients of all blood types. The need is greatest for type O, the most transfused and most compatible when there’s no time to test a patient’s blood type.
Vitalant provides over 40 Bay Area hospitals with nearly 400 lifesaving units of blood every day. Since blood is perishable and in constant demand, the need for volunteer blood donors never stops.
April is National Volunteer Month, a reminder that it takes a variety of volunteers to support an always-ready blood supply. In addition to donating blood and hosting community blood drives, Vitalant volunteers also include hundreds of individuals who assist with a variety of tasks.
Most people are eligible to donate blood. Learn more and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).
Upcoming San Francisco Bay Area Blood Drives
Wednesday, April 1 – Kentfield, College of Marin, in the Quad, 12:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Monday, April 4 – Pacifica, Pacifica Moose Lodge, 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 7 – San Francisco, CPMC Van Ness, 12:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 – Redwood City, Redwood City Elks Lodge, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15 – Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa City Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 – Alameda, Alameda Elks Lodge, 11:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Monday, April 27 – San Jose, Cambrian Park Church of the Nazarene, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
These are just a select few of the over two dozen community blood drives held every week. Donors can also give at one of six Vitalant donation centers in the Bay Area.
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About Vitalant
Vitalant (Vye-TAL-ent)) is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise, and world-renowned research. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering, and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission. Learn more at vitalant.org.
