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Hispanic 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)
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Sickle 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)
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September 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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PRE-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.
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MIXED 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.
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CELEBRATING 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!