Vitalant unites blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives. Welcome to the official page for Vitalant - New Mexico. MT.
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12/15/2025
Ready to spark real change before the year ends?
Your donation can lift someone through a difficult moment and bring comfort when it matters most. December is a powerful time to give, and we want to make it even more rewarding.
All who come to in December are automatically entered for a chance to win a $20,000 gift card! Learn more and sign up: https://brnw.ch/21wYnEf
12/14/2025
Wayne didn’t slow down in retirement. He simply found a new way to help people.
When he began looking for something meaningful to do with his time, he wanted more than a hobby. He wanted purpose. That search eventually brought him to Vitalant, where he and his wife Millie now help move donated blood from collection sites to the people who depend on it.
Wayne describes it as rewarding, not only because of the impact but because every trip feels like a chance to support something bigger than himself. He enjoys the routine, the conversations, and the knowledge that his time helps patients receive the blood they need.
Volunteers like Wayne and Millie help keep this mission moving, and we’re grateful for the heart and dedication they bring to every shift.
If you’ve ever wondered whether volunteering could fit into your month, this is your moment to give it a try. A few hours can create a real difference for patients who rely on donated blood. Find opportunities near you: https://brnw.ch/21wYlNd
12/13/2025
At 83, Ronald proved the coolest birthday tradition is helping patients heal.
He didn’t want gifts or a party. He wanted to give strength to people fighting through cancer treatments, trauma recovery, and other challenges that depend on a steady platelet supply.
So he showed up. Again.
This birthday marked his 282nd platelet donation, a milestone built on decades of showing patients they are not alone. His daughter, Dawn, joined him to make the moment even more meaningful and added another layer of love to a day already filled with purpose.
Happy Birthday, Ronald, and thank you for reminding all of us what impact can look like when you choose generosity year after year.
Two gifts. One donation. Big impact for patients who need you this holiday season.
Step in to help patients and walk out with a thank you that feels extra festive. Donate between Dec. 14 and Jan. 4 and you’ll get a $15 gift card plus a mystery item from our donor store (opt-in required). It's a simple way to lift someone’s season and add a little surprise to your own!
Plus, donate in December and you're also automatically entered for a chance to win a $20,000 gift card!
One donation can move patient care forward and might bring an unforgettable moment your way. Learn more and sign up: https://brnw.ch/21wYjDX
12/11/2025
Platelet donors like Diana aren't just generous. They're the reason care stays on track for patients who rely on timely support.
Diana has already reached an incredible milestone in her platelet journey. Her 200 units helped people facing cancer treatment, blood disorders, open heart surgery, or organ transplants. Platelets move quickly to patients because they must be used within a week which means donors who show up regularly make an immediate difference.
A strong platelet supply gives patients stability during some of their toughest moments. Diana’s commitment helps make that possible and yours can too.
Learn how platelet donation works and schedule your next appointment at https://brnw.ch/21wYhsG.
12/11/2025
Celebrate the season by giving the gift of life! ❤️🎁
Join us at our Holiday Heroes Blood Drives & help save lives this winter. To show our appreciation, donors at these select drives get a free, exclusive Holiday Heroes T-shirt* — so you can give back & look good doing it! ☃️😎
Find dates, times, & locations — & make your appointment here:
👉 bit.ly/nmholidayheroes
*T-shirt giveaway only available at Holiday Heroes Blood Drives. Visit bit.ly/nmholidayheroes for more information.
12/10/2025
The spark behind every successful blood drive is a coordinator who refuses to let patients go without support.
These organizers rally their people, keep things moving and create the kind of energy that brings donors through the door ready to help.
Janet is one of them. She stepped into the role more than a decade ago and has supported multiple drives every year. When the blood supply faced a major challenge in 2020, she found new ways to keep donors engaged and helped strengthen participation when it mattered most.
If you enjoy bringing people together and making a positive impact, becoming a blood drive coordinator is a powerful way to help. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wYfkm
12/05/2025
What's better than giving blood? Bringing your sister along for the fun!
Kaylee and Kendall donated for this first time this holiday season at their friend's blood drive, who needs regular blood transfusions for a rare blood disorder. They were excited to also find out their blood types!
Bring a friend to a center or blood drive near you and give the gift of life this December. Learn about our Refer a Friend program: https://brnw.ch/21wY7uJ
12/04/2025
When you decide to donate with purpose, lives change.
Dan embodies that choice every time he walks through our doors. He has been donating since 1989, and the moment Power Red became available, he chose the path that helps even more patients with every visit. Concentrated red cells give additional strength to those who need it most, and Dan leaned into that opportunity without hesitation.
His impact continues long after his own appointments. As a middle school principal, he encourages students, staff, and families to step up and support one another through annual blood drives. That single purposeful choice has turned into a ripple of generosity that continues to spread through his community.
If you are looking for a way to create a bigger impact in a single appointment, Power Red is a meaningful next step that gives more strength to patients and families relying on donors. Learn more about how you can power up your impact based on your blood type: https://brnw.ch/21wY5r0
11/30/2025
Tarraot gives because someone out there will need his type O blood.
Type O donors can help the most patients, which makes them essential in trauma and emergency situations. Tarraot is helping secure the future of the blood supply by donating himself and inspiring others to do the same! Join Tarraot! Make an appointment: https://brnw.ch/21wXWRt
11/27/2025
This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for all who contribute to making blood donations available for patients. Maddalena’s family hosts an annual blood drive in their community. As a baby, Maddalena had too much lactic acid in her body, causing her organs to start to shut down. She received more than 40 blood products. Several years later, she’s able to enjoy her love of dancing.
“We believe in paying it forward -- we were once the family in need, and now we have the chance to help others the same way people helped us,” Maddalena’s mom, Nancy said. “Doing this around Thanksgiving makes it even more meaningful, as it’s a time to reflect on gratitude, generosity and giving back.”
Thank you donors, blood drive hosts, financial supporters, volunteers, team members and all who contribute to our lifesaving mission.
11/26/2025
Special thanks, special gift. Help ensure a ready blood supply for patients all through the holiday season. All who donate with Vitalant Nov. 24-30 and opt-in to Donor Rewards get a $20 gift card, plus a chance to win a chance to win $10,000: https://brnw.ch/21wXPnN
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Vitalant—one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit community blood service providers—supplies comprehensive transfusion medicine services for nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states. Vitalant inspires local communities to serve the needs of others and transform lives through the selfless act of donating blood. It operates a world-renowned transfusion medicine research institute, owns a biological products distribution service and co-owns a high-volume donor testing laboratory joint venture.
Vitalant exists to help people realize their life-transforming potential by offering convenient blood donation opportunities and sharing our expertise in transfusion medicine. Founded in 1943, Vitalant is one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit transfusion medicine organizations. We comprise a network of nearly a dozen community blood centers, each with its own rich history and legacy. Vitalant is an internationally known and respected leader that continues to push the boundaries to advance the experience, practice and application of transfusion medicine.
With our national footprint, deep community roots and specialized services, we are the thread that connects people and resources together to fuel progress in transfusion medicine. Our shared mission to save and improve the lives of others is our greatest strength. Read more about our collective impact.
We are deeply committed to making a transformative difference in people’s lives by:
Bringing together top experts in our field
Inspiring people to give blood
Producing a safe and ready blood supply
Offering specialized patient services and pharmaceuticals
Advancing cutting-edge research, and
Embracing continuous quality improvement and operational excellence.
Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 1,000 hospitals across 40 states. Millions of people in communities throughout these states depend on generous volunteer blood donors and our dedicated team to make sure lifesaving blood is available when and where it is needed. Learn more about special donation opportunities, news and activities in your community and beyond.
World-renowned, Vitalant Research Institute is engaged in scientific studies ranging from blood donor epidemiology to cellular therapy to virus discovery. Vitalant is a partner in the operation of Creative Testing Solutions, the largest independent blood donor testing organization in the U.S. Several high volume laboratories spanning the country test 75 percent of the nation’s blood supply. Our BioCare for-profit subsidiary has wide-reaching distribution capabilities to quickly and efficiently deliver therapeutic biologicals such as albumin, coagulation factors and Rh immune globulin to hospitals, clinics and physician offices. CanyonCARE Rx, part of BioCare, is a full service pharmacy specializing in medications for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. And, our organization is self-insured with our wholly-owned subsidiary Canyon State Insurance.
Vitalant is a founding member of AABB (a professional organization that provides standards development and accreditation for blood centers) and was a driving force in the creation of America's Blood Centers (a consortium of independent community blood centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Vitalant). Both organizations play a major role in communicating advances in transfusion medicine nationwide.