In times when we can’t be together in person,
we can still be together in support of our community.
Blood Donation is an Essential Healthcare Activity
Donating blood saves lives every day and is vital to the health of our community, especially during times of crisis and the current pandemic. The top priority of Vitalant is the safety of our donors, volunteers, employees and blood recipients.
FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor, March 19, 2020
“Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give. Just as the social distancing guidance recommends that it’s okay for people to leave home for necessities like groceries, or a doctor’s visit, or the pharmacy— donating blood is a necessity.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom, September 4, 2020
“Blood donation is critically important to ensure our hospitals have the supplies they need to give life-saving care to patients. I encourage every eligible Californian to support their community by being a blood donor.”
America’s Blood Centers, October 19, 2020
“Blood collection organizations adhere to the highest standards of safety and infection control, and donors are needed to help save lives”
Because of you, life doesn’t stop.
Donate blood.
Author: Web Team
Rick is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War era. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Media and Communications Commission. He is a member of the Department Web Team. Rick received the Otto Hasse Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2016, Department of California Award for work on the department website in 2019, and in 2023 Rick received The American Legion Medal of Merit from the Department of California.
