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Vitalant unites blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives. Welcome to the official page for Vitalant - New Mexico. MT.

This page serves as a resource for updates, information and other content relating to blood donation, the patients they help and the volunteers who help save lives. Our social media platforms are not monitored 24/7, however, our team responds regularly during typical business hours to comments and questions. Those hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For urgent questions, please call 877-258-4825. We enjoy the opportunity to engage with our community members and commit to keeping a welcoming platform for those interacting with our mission. We welcome your feedback. The viewpoints, opinions and actions expressed in comments from those on this page or linked assets are those of the individual themselves and may not reflect Vitalant’s position or policies and we do not confirm the accuracy of any posting. Content posted on this page should not be considered medical advice. Always verify information with a qualified medical professional before taking any action. Vitalant is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to this page, and reserves the right to delete postings that we believe are inappropriate or offensive or otherwise violates Vitalant’s Terms of Use (https://www.vitalant.org/Terms-of-Use.aspx), Facebook Community Standards (facebook.com/communitystandards) or:
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11/09/2026

Some of the greatest gifts are the ones we give to others. ❤️

For Guinevere, that gift has grown into a lifelong commitment to helping patients in need. After beginning her own blood donation journey at 21, she took that passion a step further by becoming a blood drive coordinator five years ago.

For her birthday, Guinevere hosted a blood drive, bringing coworkers together around something bigger than themselves.

As she puts it, “It is not about having a personal story. It is simply about serving others.”

You don't need a personal connection to make a difference. You just need a willingness to bring people together.

Could your workplace, school or community make an impact by hosting a blood drive? We'll help you get started.

❤️ Visit vitalant.org/BloodDrive to learn more.

11/07/2026

What makes someone decide that today is the day they become a blood donor?

For Emmanuel, it was the realization that he had an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, and he knew he could do something about it.

Every day, patients depend on donated blood during serious illnesses, unexpected accidents and medical emergencies. Emmanuel recognized that he had the ability to help, even if he may never know whose life his donation touches.

With that understanding, he recently took the first step and became a blood donor.

"I wanted to do something meaningful to help people in need."

That simple motivation speaks volumes. Now, Emmanuel hopes his experience will inspire others to take that same first step. Because every blood donor started with a first donation, and every first donation has the potential to change a life.

Thank you, Emmanuel, for taking that first step and showing just how powerful the decision to give can be! Join him and donate: vitalant.org

11/06/2026

Some things never go out of style, like friendship, kindness and showing up for others. ❤️

Give blood November 1–22 and receive a classic Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt! Plus, you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three $10,000 gift cards.

It's a little something extra for making a difference in someone's life.

Ready to give? Schedule your blood donation: vitalant.org/classic

Donor Rewards enrollment required. T-shirts available while supplies last. See website for details.

11/05/2026

When communities face devastating floods, patients still need blood.

Our hearts are with everyone affected across Farmington and the Four Corners region. As families and neighbors begin the recovery process, the need for blood remains constant for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions every day.

Last week alone, nearly 100 blood donations could not be collected because of the flooding. If you're safe and able, please consider scheduling a donation to help ensure blood is available when patients need it most.

Schedule: vitalant.org

11/05/2026

250 donations starts with one 💜

At our Albuquerque donation center, donor Jeanette recently reached an incredible milestone: more than 250 donations.

Every donation represents time given, lives supported, and a commitment to showing up when patients need it most.

Whether you're scheduling your first appointment or your 250th, every donor journey begins with a single decision to help.

Donate: vitalant.org

10/22/2026

Three units of blood stood between Natalie and a future she wasn't guaranteed.

After surviving the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, Natalie lost nearly one-third of her blood supply from a gunshot wound to her face. The blood transfusions she received gave her doctors the time they needed to save her life.

Today, type O blood remains critical in emergencies because it can be transfused when every second counts and a patient's blood type may not be immediately known.

"I'll never know the people who donated that blood, but because of them, I was given more birthdays, more anniversaries, and more time with the people I love."

Your type O donation could be there for someone on the hardest day of their life.

Schedule your appointment to save lives: vitalant.org

10/19/2026

At 10 years old, Gerry wanted to help save lives. He just had to wait until he was old enough to donate blood. ❤️

Growing up, Gerry heard about the need for blood from his mother, a surgical nurse. She shared how much blood patients could need during surgery and how donors helped make that care possible.

Then, an explosion in his community took several lives and left badly burned survivors needing blood. Gerry wanted to help, but at 10, he could only wish he could do more.

He never forgot that feeling.

As soon as he was old enough, Gerry began donating blood. His commitment grew into something even bigger: helping others discover the difference they could make, too.

For 31 years, he has coordinated blood drives, leading by example with more than five gallons of blood donated himself.

What started as a childhood wish to help has become a lifelong commitment to creating opportunities for others to do what he once couldn't.

Because sometimes, the desire to help starts long before we're old enough to give. And the impact can last a lifetime.

❤️ Help make a difference for patients. Host a blood drive: vitalant.org/BloodDrive

10/18/2026

🩸 Platelets may be small, but their role in patient care is anything but.

These tiny blood components help control bleeding and are essential for patients undergoing cancer treatment, surgery, organ and stem cell transplants, and other complex medical procedures.

Unlike red blood cells, platelets have a shelf life of up to seven days, making a consistent donor supply especially important for patients in need.

Every platelet donation helps support the patients who depend on this critical component of blood. Learn more: vitalant.org/platelets

10/17/2026

In an emergency, every second matters. Blood needs to be ready when patients need it most.

From car crashes to serious falls and other traumatic injuries, blood transfusions can be a critical part of emergency care.

Every day, blood donors help make that care possible. Their generosity helps ensure blood is available for patients facing some of life’s most critical moments.

This World Trauma Day, we recognize the vital role blood donors play in helping patients get the care they need when it matters most.

Make a difference and ensure blood is available when it's needed: vitalant.org

10/16/2026

A work trip already comes with a full schedule. Kristy made room for something that matters to her.

As a member of the Vitalant team, Kristy sees our mission from one side of the donor chair every day. While traveling for work, she decided to experience it from the other.

She didn’t need a special reason to donate. She simply had the opportunity, and she chose to make time for something that could help support patients.

Her job takes her across Vitalant, but this time, she wasn’t there only as an employee. She was there as a donor, too. ❤️

Join her in saving lives: vitalant.org

Find opportunities to join our lifesaving team: vitalant.org/careers

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Albuquerque, NM
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