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🩸BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATORS NEEDED 🩸 #Volunteer to host a blood drive with Vitalant to help make a difference for patients relying on blood transfusions to survive and thrive. Join community groups, organizations and business like Brentwood Bank in creating opportunities for your network to save lives. Learn more and get started: vitalant.org/BloodDrive

Obviously we love it when you #GiveBlood but did you know you can save lives by giving funds too? And this #GivingTuesday your donation can go twice as far! Thanks to a generous donor, the first $5,000 in Giving Tuesday donations to Vitalant Foundation will be DOUBLED! Learn more about how you can make a vital impact with a financial donation: vitalant.org/Foundation

This #GivingTuesday, your generosity can go twice as far! 💝 Thanks to a generous donor, the first $5,000 in donations to the Vitalant Foundation will be DOUBLED. 🩸 Your financial gift saves lives by: ✅ Supporting vital blood donation programs. ✅ Advancing groundbreaking research. ✅ Creating a healthier, brighter tomorrow for patients in need. There’s never been a better time to give.🌟 Donate now and multiply your impact using the link in our bio or by visiting vitalant.org/foundation

Our newly expanded Parker donation center in Colorado is officially open! This milestone isn’t just about a bigger space – it’s part of Vitalant’s ongoing commitment to investing in our communities, creating an exceptional donor experience, and saving more lives.   Expanding from 4 to 10 donor chairs, this center is designed to enhance every donor’s experience while increasing our capacity to save lives.   A special thanks to the amazing individuals who attended our ribbon cutting: donors with decades of commitment, local leaders, and incredible blood recipients who joined us to mark this occasion.   Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community.

Celebrating a leader who thinks beyond the numbers. 🎉 Maureen Musselman, Vitalant’s CFO, has been named CFO of the Year in the tax-exempt category by Financial Executives International (FEI) - Arizona!   Maureen’s outstanding #leadership in financial management and her focus on fostering a collaborative culture have been key to our mission of saving lives.   Her award is a testament to her talent for turning financial strategy into impact. Congratulations, Maureen!

Feeling well? #GiveBlood for someone who can’t. You'll join the ranks of passionate donors like Cory, who recently took time off to help support patients relying on platelet transfusions and encouraged his LinkedIn network to join him in saving lives. "There is a constant need for blood," shared Cory. "Consider helping those in need." Join him and make a difference. Schedule your next appointment: vitalant.org

🎉 Celebrating #STEMDay: Inspiring future scientists and innovators! 🎉 Michael, a dedicated Vitalant team member, recently connected with passionate high school students to share about the past, present and future of biotherapies, including sharing how advances like CAR-T therapy are transforming lives and exploring the future of personalized medicine. "The students were very engaging and enthusiastic," shared Michael, "particularly the ones who were already interested in the lab sciences or biomedical engineering." From answering questions about sickle cell research to discussing career paths in biomedical engineering, we’re here to empower the next generation of leaders in science and healthcare. Curious about how Vitalant continues to innovate for a healthier tomorrow? Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/gKQCX9QN Find opportunities to join our team: vitalant.org/careers

Becky Cap, senior vice president of biotherapies shares in AABB News how blood centers can help address complex challenges in scaling cell and gene therapies, expanding patient access to advanced, lifesaving treatments. Don’t miss the full story on the innovations and impact Vitalant is making in the #biotherapies field: https://lnkd.in/gNXAb8Ex

Vitalant’s Kevin Land, M.D., executive medical director for biotherapies and vice president of clinical services, shares his vision in AABB News “White Coats” series, exploring the transformative power of cell and gene therapies. With a career dedicated to advancing patient access and safety, Dr. Land is driving innovations in biotherapies that bring lifesaving treatments closer to patients. Discover how Vitalant’s expertise and leadership are setting new standards in #TransfusionMedicine and #biotherapies: https://lnkd.in/gD5RMtEY

We’re incredibly proud of our Vitalant leaders who were recognized for their impactful contributions at this year’s #AABB24 Annual Meeting: 🏅 Landsteiner-Alter Award: Dr. Michael Busch, Vice President of Scientific Affairs, honored for his critical, field-advancing research throughout his career. 🏅 AABB President’s Award: Dr. Michael Busch and our President & CEO, David R. Green, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to patient and donor care. 🏅 RISE Award: Dr. Graham Simmons, Senior Investigator, accepting on behalf of the collaborative team with U.C. Davis and Cerus for their groundbreaking work in transfusion safety. Thank you to AABB for celebrating these remarkable achievements, and congratulations to all the award recipients!