October 2025 - ImpactLife

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: VINCENT CLAYTON

When Vincent Clayton was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, blood transfusions became a lifeline. Now in remission, Vincent is giving back by leading a blood drive at Montessori Academy for Peace in Decatur, where he works as a teaching assistant.

Vincent’s story is a reminder that every pint collected at a blood drive can directly support patients fighting for their lives. Hosting a drive is one of the most impactful ways to help families like his.

BLOODLINE WHEAT LAUNCHES WITH OBED & ISAAC’S

ImpactLife has partnered with Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery to introduce Bloodline Wheat, a blood orange wheat ale brewed to benefit OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois – Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute.

Join us at the launch events in Springfield and Peoria, and raise a glass to patients and their families. Proceeds from every crowler go directly to care for young patients.

Partnerships like this and our Pint Club show the power of local organizations to bring people together around a lifesaving mission. Hosting a drive is another way to rally your community and make a measurable difference.

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CORPUSCLE SHUFFLE 5K: OUR COMMUNITY IN MOTION

On October 4, donors, volunteers, and supporters will gather for the Corpuscle Shuffle 5K Run & Walk near our headquarters. The event raises more than $20,000 each year for our LifeSavings Grant program, which helps schools hosting blood drives fund books, technology, scholarships, or other needs.

The Shuffle shows how a community can come together for health, fun, and a greater cause. Hosting a blood drive is another way to bring people together while directly supporting patients.

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WE GIVE BLOOD DRIVE IS UNDERWAY

There is still time to support your favorite Big 10 team in the We Give Blood drive.

Chuck Long

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ENHANCING THE DONOR EXPERIENCE WITH MIXED REALITY

For many donors, the act of giving blood comes with some nerves. To help, ImpactLife is piloting mixed reality headsets that overlay calming holograms and visuals during donation.

The results are encouraging and more than 90% of donors who have tried the technology reported lower anxiety and said they’d use it again. This is just one example of how we’re working to make blood donation easier and more welcoming for everyone.

The more comfortable donors feel, the more likely they are to return and that’s good news for every drive host.

Donor wearing Abbott mixed reality headset during ImpactLife blood drive