The Lifesaving Power of Blood Donation

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. Our healthcare systems rely heavily on communities to generously donate blood. 

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One Donation Can Help Three People

Blood donation saves lives. One donation can help up to three different people, so that'll make you feel really good. Donating blood is safe and easy to do.  

Summer Donations Drop, But the Need Remains

Did you know that donations in the summer decrease because fewer blood donors are available due to vacations and summer activities? However, the need for blood is constant.

Trauma Season Means High Demand

Medical professionals often refer to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as “Trauma Season.” As outdoor activities increase, so can traumatic injuries.  

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Special Summer Rewards from Vitalant

You can help prevent summer blood shortages. Vitalant will be in the Williston area this week for blood drives, and the theme is Celebrating Summer. During June, donors will receive a $10 Donor Rewards gift card and the chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards.  

You can make an appointment to donate or or simply walk in during the blood drives, whatever works best for you.

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Vitalant Blood Drives:

Monday, 06/02/2025
Williston Community - National Guard Armory
WILLISTON, ND
Open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Call Heather at 701-720-5909

Tuesday, 06/03/2025
Williston Community - National Guard Armory
WILLISTON, ND
Open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Call Heather at 701-720-5909

Wednesday, 06/4/2025
Ray Community – Ray Fire Hall
Ray, ND
Open 12:00 - 6:00pm
Call Mike 701-641-1105

Thursday, 06/05/2025
CHI St. Alexius Health-Williston - McAuley Education Center
WILLISTON, ND
Open 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Call Gina at 406-861-3840

If you have never donated before, here is your chance. Because of you, life doesn't stop.

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