Robert donates so often, his family joked he needed a faucet on his arm. So he got one tattooed! 🚰 A blood donor since 1984, Robert now aims to donate platelets every other week. His O+ tattoo is a tribute to decades of giving. Donate: vitalant.org

Myth: “I can’t donate blood because I have tattoos.” Reality: Grant has tattoos and is a committed donor! 🎉 Most people with tattoos are eligible to donate, though a short waiting period may apply in some cases. Learn more and schedule your appointment: vitalant.org/eligibility

🎃 Make October scary good. Give blood in October to be automatically entered to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. Learn more and find a donation opportunity: vitalant.org/ScaryGoodGiveaw…

For National Do Something Nice Day, these twin sisters made their first-ever blood donation together at their church blood drive. A shared milestone, a meaningful act, and help for patients who rely on blood every day. vitalant.org

🩸 For people with sickle cell disease, closely matched blood can be especially important. A diverse donor community helps increase the chance of a close match. Your donation can help. vitalant.org/SickleCell

Kristy’s a Vitalant team member, but on a recent work trip, she took a seat on the other side of the donor chair. No special occasion. Just an opportunity to support patients. ❤️ Donate: vitalant.org

🩸 Platelets may be small, but their role in patient care is anything but. They help control bleeding and are essential for patients undergoing cancer treatment, surgery and transplants. With a shelf life of up to 7 days, consistent donations are critical.

Before kindergarten, Caison was diagnosed with leukemia and fought for his life. During treatment, he received 20 blood transfusions and 26 platelet transfusions. Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by donating blood at vitalant.org. 🩸❤️

Dawn started donating blood after a friend faced cancer. Then she learned she could donate platelets, too. Platelets can help support patients during cancer treatment and other serious medical conditions. Learn more: vitalant.org/platelets

At 21, Damien started as a blood donor. The volunteers who welcomed him inspired his next step: becoming one himself. Now he's challenging other students to make an impact, too. Donate, volunteer or do both at vitalant.org/volunteer.

At 21 days old, Khalia faced her first sickle cell crisis. Blood transfusions became part of her journey. The bag she’s holding contains blood removed during an exchange and replaced with donated blood. For Khalia, blood donors made a lasting difference. vitalant.org

Who says donating blood can’t be exciting? Annette had hoped to give Power Red before but wasn’t eligible. This time, she was. 🎉 “I was super excited!” Now that’s an upgrade worth celebrating. See if you can Power Up your next donation at Vitalant.org.

A committed blood drive coordinator, Jamie hosts in honor of her brother who was saved by blood donations from generous strangers. Join her and host a drive: vitalant.org/BloodDrive

A great blood drive starts long before donors roll up their sleeves. Today we recognize our Donor Recruitment team members who help coordinators plan, organize and host blood drives that connect donors with patients. Host a drive: vitalant.org/BloodDrive

A great donor experience starts before the donation and continues after it. Mike helps donors feel welcomed and supported as a Vitalant volunteer, blood drive coordinator and Community Leadership Council member. Learn more: vitalant.org/volunteer

The blood that saved Jennifer's grandmother after a quadruple bypass surgery was already there when her family needed it most. She now gives in honor of those who saved her grandmother. Join her: vitalant.org

For Maureen, coordinating blood drives is about more than appointments. It’s about connecting people with a chance to help patients and building friendships along the way. ❤️ Thank you, Maureen, for all you do! vitalant.org/BloodDrive

🍂 Give blood this fall for a chance to win $10,000! Give blood with Vitalant Sept. 11–30 to enter to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. Plus, get a glow-in-the-dark “Boo-lieve in saving lives” T-shirt (opt-in required)! ❤️ vitalant.org/FallGiveaway

National Blood Collectors Week is Sept. 6–12! ❤️ We’re celebrating phlebotomists like Christopher and April, whose expertise and compassion help donors feel comfortable, cared for and confident every time they give blood. Thank you!

6th grade will look very different for Viv this year. After feeling unusually tired this summer, the energetic 11-year-old was diagnosed with BPDCN, a rare blood cancer. She is just beginning treatment. Donate blood & help make sure they’re available when patients need them.