A LIFESAVING FAREWELL TO THE MADISON DONOR CENTER
The Madison Donor Center closed its doors last Friday, but not before one more incredible day of saving lives.
We welcomed 2 platelet donors, 11 whole blood donors, and even 4 walk-ins. One of the most special moments came when a mother brought in her husband and son to donate together - a powerful reminder of how giving can truly be a family effort. Pictured are Christian Klitzke, Cynthia Schoettler, and Brian Klitzke.
Huge thanks to the Madison team for showing up strong through the very last day. The care, professionalism, and heart you brought to this center made a lasting impact on donors and patients alike.
We continue to serve Wisconsin hospitals and see donors at a regularly scheduled series of mobile blood drives in Madison.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS
Showing up for community always matters.
We loved being part of the Celebrity's Beauty Supply Black History Month Showcase! Huge thanks to Cheryl Easley, Donor Recruiter, for connecting with the community and sharing how easy it is to Put Good Into the World through blood donation. Every conversation matters.
HONORING BJ LUXMORE'S LEGACY
At Sherrard High School, giving blood is about more than a single day. It's about honoring a hero.
Recently, Lane Luxmore donated blood in honor of his dad, BJ Luxmore, who lost his life while serving in Afghanistan when Lane was very young. It was also a great blood drive, with students and staff showing up strong to support patients in need.
BJ's memory lives on at Sherrard in so many meaningful ways. The baseball field scoreboard bears his name. The school hosts a blood drive in his honor each year. And through the Bryant J. Luxmore Memorial Fund, his legacy continues to make a difference.
GOOD GIVING PROGRAM REFRESHED
Starting Monday, we're refreshing our Good Giving Program, making it even easier for donors to support causes they care about.
Good Giving connects blood donors with meaningful nonprofits. After you donate, you can choose to pass along your post donation reward to a curated list of 501(c)(3) organizations, turning everyday generosity into real world impact.
From Monday through August 30, 2026, donors can choose from one list of charities. Then beginning August 31, 2026 through February 28, 2027, a whole new group of curated nonprofits will be available.
It's a simple way to give back, support important causes, and help save lives all at once.
You can learn more at bloodcenter.org/goodgiving.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM
Know someone who belongs at ImpactLife?
Great people know great people.
Our Employee Referral Program gives you the opportunity to help grow our team - and earn up to $1000 for a qualified referral.
You understand what it takes to live our 5 C's and serve our mission. That makes you one of our best recruiters.
Here's how it works:
- Review open positions
- Submit a referral using the Referral Form
- If they're hired and meet program criteria, you earn the reward
Every teammate you bring in strengthens our culture and helps us continue to Be Part of Something Bigger.
Questions? Talent Acquisition is here to help. You can reach us at 3-TalentAcquisition@impactlife.org.
Tara Matheson Honored with Lee Milner Award
We love celebrating our people, and this one makes us especially proud.
Big congratulations to Tara Matheson, our Director of Donor Recruitment & Engagement. Tara was recently honored with the Lee Milner Award of Excellence for her dedication and leadership with the FBI Springfield Citizens Academy Alumni Association, where she currently serves as President.
The award recognizes Tara's ongoing commitment to community engagement and service, values she brings to her work every day.