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Hispanic Heritage Month graphicHispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) ImpactLife is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) by highlighting the importance of blood donation by members of Latino and Hispanic communities. Click through to view Spanish-language translations of our donor recruitment materials and a video interview featuring Associate Board Member Jorge Silva, a student in the St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Hispanic Heritage Month news release

www.bloodcenter.org/sangre (Spanish-language materials)


SCDAM graphicSickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is celebrated annually in September. ImpactLife joins health care and advocacy organizations across the country in the annual observance to help raise awareness about this inherited blood disorder and the importance of blood transfusions to supporting patients experiencing a painful sickle cell crisis.

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month news release

 www.bloodcenter.org/sickle (graphics & information)


CCAM graphicSeptember is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every day, blood transfusions provide a lifeline for pediatric cancer patients by helping treat symptoms of the disease as well as the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. By receiving blood from volunteer donors, pediatric cancer patients can replenish their blood supply and maintain strength for further treatment and recovery.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month news release

www.bloodcenter.org/childhoodcancer (graphics & info)

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helicopterPRE-HOSPITAL TRANSFUSION
ImpactLife works with emergency medical service providers on pre-hospital transfusion, providing EMS teams with the ability to carry blood components on board air and ground ambulances. Pre-hospital transfusion has been shown to improve patient outcomes when patients can receive a needed unit of blood on the scene of an accident or while en route to the hospital.

Learn more about pre-hospital transfusion here.
 

donor with mixed reality headsetMIXED REALITY
Say hello to the HoloLens 2, your companion for a donation journey like never before. We're thrilled to introduce an innovative and immersive experience that transforms your act of generosity into something truly extraordinary!

Learn more about mixed reality here.
 

50 Years of Saving LivesCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SAVING LIVES
In 2024, we celebrate 50 Years of Saving Lives. Over the years, we've grown and merged across the Midwest from small, independent, community nonprofits to evolve into ImpactLife. We're still an independent, community nonprofit, only we're not so small. Today, our team is 800+ strong across four states.

Join us in celebrating this year! 

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Jake TaylorQ & A with Jake Taylor, DVM DABVP  
We share a lot of information about lifesaving difference blood transfusions can make for patients at the hospitals we serve, but did you know dogs and cats can also receive blood transfusions? 

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Blood Types Needed

Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events.  Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate.  Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Schedule an appointment today!

  • O+

    4 days

  • O-

    2 days

    Critical Need

  • A+

    6 days

  • A-

    6 days

  • B+

    6 days

  • B-

    4 days

  • AB+

    6 days

  • AB-

    6 days

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Shop our Rewards Store!

As a rewards member you'll collect points that can add up to some really great gifts. You can order these items with your points and they will ship directly to you for FREE. Our Donor for Life rewards program is designed to make helping patients as easy and rewarding as possible for blood donors.

View & Shop our Rewards Store!

Download our FREE ImpactLife App!

• Find nearby Donor Centers and mobile blood drives and schedule appointments!
• Track your donation history and review wellness information!
• Use your points in our Donor Rewards Store!

Click here for more information or download via the buttons below!   

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Diversity | Equity | Inclusion

ImpactLife serves a diverse population that encompasses a wide range of races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religions, ages, and abilities. By valuing diversity in our staff, volunteer and donor base, we are better able to serve the diverse communities of our service region.

 Click here for information on DEI Initiative

Current Donor Rewards

November 1 - 30, 2024

All donors who register to give in the month of November will be eligible to get their choice of an electronic gift card, donation to regional food backs in our service region OR bonus points. The featured store item: beanie

See below for additional information and opportunities for donor rewards!

Book Your Appointment How to Earn Points  Redeem Points in Rewards Store

Give EarlyQ Review a Try!

EarlyQ Review is a great way to streamline our donor experience! It allows us to register, review donor questionnaire, obtain any necessary information and determine donor eligibility before traveling to the donation site! You will be prompted at the end of the questionnaire if you want to proceed with EarlyQ Review which will send your results to our staff to review and follow-up if needed!

Showing Our Pride

Moving to Individual Donor Assessment creates more equitable donor eligibility standards for prospective blood donors by using gender-inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening. 


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