Help Arizona firefighters and police officers ensure an ample patient blood supply by donating during the First Responders Holiday Blood Drive Challenge. Thanksgiving and through New Year’s Eve is the most difficult time of the year to maintain our blood supply. First responders know first-hand you can’t wait for an emergency to donate – it’s the blood on the shelves that saves lives. In appreciation for giving blood through Dec. 24, Streets of New York is thanking all blood donors in Chino Valley, Prescott and Prescott Valley with a voucher for a complimentary 10” cheese pizza. To make a blood donation appointment, visit vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825)
First responders know first-hand that you can’t wait for an emergency to donate. It is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives.
On March 24, 2023, Phoenix Police Officer Bullis was first on the scene after a vehicle crashed into a south Phoenix home. The driver fled the vehicle and began shooting at Officer Bullis in an “ambush attack.” After being shot in the hip and suffering shrapnel injures to the face, she was able to get to safety and provide additional information to fellow officers. At the time of the shooting, Officer Bullis had served with the Phoenix Police Department for nearly one year. After months of recovery, she was finally able to return to patrol on July 12. “Every day, my fellow brothers and sisters face difficult and dangerous situations in the line of duty,” said Officer Bullis. “A strong blood supply can make the difference of living and being able to go home.”
The winter holiday season is the most difficult time of the year to maintain Arizona’s blood supply. “Holiday blood donors are urgently needed, said Sid Lewis, Vice President for the Vitalant Southwest Division. “Since blood has a shelf life of 42 days, donations given in December can help save lives through New Year’s Day and beyond.” Donors of all blood types are needed, especially the universal blood type O.
In appreciation for building holiday blood supplies, Vitalant is also thanking all donors through Dec. 17 with a $10 gift card. For more information, visit 2023 Thank You Gift (vitalant.org).
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Vitalant Blood Donation Appointments: www.vitalant.org, Vitalant App or 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) |
| Streets of New York thanks Vitalant Dec. 1 – 24 giving blood donors a complimentary pizza! Chino Valley Tue, Dec 12, 10am-3pm, National Bank of Arizona, 481 S State Route 89, Bloodmobile Wed, Dec 20, 11am-4pm, Chino Valley Parks & Recreation Dept, 1527 North Rd 1 E, Community Ctr Prescott Sat, Dec 2, 9am-1pm, Sacred Heart Church, 150 Fleury Ave, Forum Mon, Dec 4, 10am-2pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2000 Shepherds Lane, Fellowship Hall Tue, Dec 5, 8am- 1:30pm, Prescott High School and Community, 1050 N Ruth St, Small Gym Thu, Dec 7, 12pm-4pm, Highgate Senior Living Prescott, 1600 Petroglyph Point Dr, Bloodmobile Fri, Dec 8, 12pm- 5pm, Prescott Holiday Heroes, 3250 Gateway Blvd, Ste 244 Sat, Dec 9, 12pm-5pm, Prescott Holiday Heroes @ Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd, Ste 244 Sun, Dec 10, 12pm-5pm, Prescott Holiday Heroes @ Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd, Ste 244 Sat, Dec 16, 10am-2pm, Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd, Ste 244 Fri, Dec 22, 8am- 5pm, Yavapai Regional Medical Ctr, 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Thumb Butte Rm Prescott Valley Thu, Dec 14, 10am-2pm, AZ Dept of Economic Security PV, 3262 Bob Dr Ste #8, Bloodmobile Fri, Dec 15, 8am- 5pm, Yavapai Reg Medical Ctr E Campus, 7700 Florentine Rd, Pronghorn Rm Tue, Dec 19, 10am-2pm, Prescott Valley Kia, 5600 Market St, Bloodmobile Wed, Dec 20, 7:30am-11:30am, Franklin Phonetic, 6116 Hwy 69, Bloodmobile Thu, Dec 21, 8am-12pm, Park Collective, 7450 E Pav Way, Commons Rm
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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.
