This December, nonprofit Vitalant asks all who are eligible to schedule a blood donation appointment and help save lives. Busy schedules and travel during the late December holiday weeks typically lead to the lowest donor turnout of the year, but the need for lifesaving blood remains constant and critical for patients.
As an extra thank you for donating at this critical time of year, Vitalant is thanking December donors with the chance to win the Big $20,000 Giveaway. One donor’s name will be drawn to win a prepaid gift card of their choice. Plus, those who donate from Dec. 14 – Jan. 4 and opt-in to Vitalant Donor Rewards will get a $15 gift card and a mystery item from the Rewards store. *
Donors of all blood types are needed this December, especially type O and platelet donors. Type O can help the most patients because of its compatibility. Platelets often help cancer patients, but maintaining that supply requires constant donations, because platelets must be used within a week of donation.
Giving blood in the coming days or weeks helps maintain a steady supply essential for patients battling chronic illness, undergoing surgery or recovering from traumatic injuries.
Learn more and make an appointment to give by visiting vitalant.org, download the vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).
Upcoming Blood Drives
Darlington
Monday, Dec. 15
Darlington Township Building – Banquet Room
3590 Darlington Rd.
1 PM – 6:30 PM
Fombell
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Franklin Township Building
897 State Rt. 288
12 PM – 4 PM
Monaca
Monday, Dec. 22
Beaver Valley Mall
570 Beaver Valley Mall
11:30 AM – 5 PM
New Brighton
Friday, Dec. 26
Community – Beaver Area
2236 3Rd.Ave.
10 AM – 3:30 PM
New Castle
Thursday, Dec. 11
New Castle Senior High School
300 E. Lincoln Ave.
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday, Dec. 18
Shenango High School
2550 Ellwood Rd.
8 AM – 1 PM
Sunday, Dec. 21
North Beaver Fire Department
861 Mount Jackson Rd.
10 AM – 2:30 PM
Monday, Dec. 22
Holy Spirit Parish – St Camillus Church, McGurk Hall
314 West Englewood Ave.
11:30 AM – 4 PM
New Wilmington
Monday, Dec. 8
New Life Baptist Church – All Star Room
3414 PA-208
1 PM – 6 PM
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit vitalant.org/holidaygiveaway.
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit vitalant.org/holidaydonorgift.
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.
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