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 keep up with the constant need. From April 1 to 5, Vitalant is thanking all donors with a chance to win a $10,000 prepaid gift card.* And donors who give with Vitalant April 6-30 will automatically be entered to win one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards in the Groceries for a Year Giveaway. (See vitalant.org/luckygiveaway and vitalant.org/grocerygiveaway for terms, conditions and official rules.)
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.
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.
Cindy Forster volunteers with Vitalant as a blood delivery driver. She’s also a blood donor, inspired by her family’s journey.
“My sister is a life-long survivor of blood disease. I first learned how important blood donation can be when she needed a transfusion,” Cindy said. “My daughter and dad have also benefited greatly from the generosity of donors and the care of medical teams. Being a regular blood donor is my way of helping others recover from injuries or disease.”
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 Blood Drives in the Quad City area
Chino Valley
Thu, Apr 9, 10am-2pm, Chino Valley United Methodist, Sanctuary, 735 E Rd 1 S
Wed, Apr 29, 11am-3:30pm, Chino Valley Parks & Recreation Dept., Aquatic Center, 1527 N Rd 1 E Wing B
Dewey
Wed, Apr 8, 10am-2pm, Quail Wood Greens Golf Course, 12625 Village Creek Blvd
Paulden
Sat, Apr 4, 9am-12:00pm, Paulden Area Community Organization, Community Center, 24050 N. Marblehead Ave.
Prescott
Fri, Apr 3, 9am-12:30pm, Credit Union West, Bloodmobile, 3650 N. Glassford Hill Rd
Thu, Apr 9, 10am-2pm, Arizona Building Supply, Bloodmobile, 430 6th St
Fri, Apr 10, 9am-1pm, Tractor Supply Store, Bloodmobile, 3301 Willow Creek Rd
Sat, Apr 11, 10am-2pm, Pine Ridge Marketplace, Suite 266, 3250 Gateway Blvd
Sat, Apr 11, 9am-1pm, Yavapai Hills HOA, Recreation Center, 4975 Hornet Dr
Fri, Apr 17, 8am-5pm, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Thumb Butte Room, 1003 Willow Creek Rd
Sun, Apr 19, 11am-3pm, Fry’s -Prescott , 3198 Willow Creek Rd
Tue, Apr 21, 1pm-5pm, Prescott College, Crossroads Community Room, 220 Grove Ave
Mon, Apr 27, 10am-3pm, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Student Union Hall -Lower Hangar, 3700 N. Willow Creek
Thu, Apr 30, 9am-1pm, Unity Church of Prescott, 145 S. Arizona Ave
Prescott Valley
Sat, Apr 11, 9am-1pm, TownePlace Suites by Marriott PV , 7300 E. Florentine Rd
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30am-4:30pm, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bloodmobile, 3201 N Main St
Fri, Apr 17, 8am-5pm, Yavapai Reg. Medical Ctr.-East Campus, Pronghorn Room EC1 / Quail Room , 7700 Florentine Rd
Sat, Apr 18, 10am-2pm, OutDoor Sports, 9100 E. Valley Rd
Yarnell
Sat, Apr 11, 8am-12:00pm-Yarnell Regional Community Center, Dining Room, 22302 State Hwy 89
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.
