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Vitalant - New Mexico 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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Myth: "I can't donate blood because I have tattoos."Reality: Grant has tattoos and has been donating blood for the past ...
10/12/2026

Myth: "I can't donate blood because I have tattoos."

Reality: Grant has tattoos and has been donating blood for the past three years.

He likes donating because it helps people. Along the way, he's helped bust one of the most common misconceptions about blood donation.

Most people with tattoos are eligible to donate, though a short waiting period may apply in some situations. If you've been putting off donating because you thought your tattoos made you ineligible, it may be time to take another look.

Visit vitalant.org/eligibility to learn more about donor eligibility and schedule your lifesaving donation.

Did you know that over 25% of the blood supply helps cancer patients? Loucinda, a breast cancer survivor, relied on dona...
10/11/2026

Did you know that over 25% of the blood supply helps cancer patients? Loucinda, a breast cancer survivor, relied on donations and is now celebrating 10 cancer-free years. 💪

"A few hours of your time mean the world to those that are fighting for their life to survive,” Loucinda said. “We are grateful for you!”

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, schedule your next appointment to help patients like Loucinda in their battle: vitalant.org

For this family, the impact of blood donation isn’t just something they believe in. It’s something they’ve lived. ❤️Paul...
10/10/2026

For this family, the impact of blood donation isn’t just something they believe in. It’s something they’ve lived. ❤️

Paula has coordinated blood drives for more than a decade and donated 89 times. Her sister, Cheryl, a Vitalant Account Manager, has also coordinated drives for 20 years and reached 89 lifetime donations. Their mom, Pat, continues giving back by volunteering at the registration table, and Steve and eight children in the family have joined the tradition of donating blood.

Their commitment is rooted in experiences that have touched their family deeply. Twenty five years ago, they lost Pat’s husband, Roger, to leukemia. Then, in 2024, Pat’s grandson Brady battled severe aplastic anemia and needed more than 50 blood and plasma donations during his treatment and recovery.

For Paula, every donation is a way to honor her father and help other families facing difficult journeys of their own.

Your donation could make a difference for someone like Brady. Schedule your next blood donation at vitalant.org.

Convenience got her in the door. Impact keeps her coming back.At an American Legion Post 118 blood drive in Rio Rancho, ...
10/09/2026

Convenience got her in the door. Impact keeps her coming back.

At an American Legion Post 118 blood drive in Rio Rancho, Evelynn rolled up her sleeve. She knows that this small act will make a meaningful difference for someone she may never meet.

Ready to make an impact in your community? Schedule your next appointment at vitalant.org.

What does a donation to the Vitalant Foundation really do?It fuels the moments that matter most.It helps bring blood don...
10/02/2026

What does a donation to the Vitalant Foundation really do?

It fuels the moments that matter most.

It helps bring blood donations to where they're needed.
It supports innovation that protects more lives.
It funds outreach, research, and future healthcare leaders.

Your gift becomes action, access, and lifesaving care for patients you'll never meet, but whose lives will be forever changed.

Give with purpose: vitalant.org/foundation

A blood drive can fill appointments. A community can change lives.For Jennifer, coordinating blood drives at her workpla...
09/29/2026

A blood drive can fill appointments. A community can change lives.

For Jennifer, coordinating blood drives at her workplace is about bringing people together for something bigger than themselves.

Jennifer has watched neighbors become donors, returning donors make giving part of their routine, and people step up simply because they know someone, somewhere, may need them.

Those moments keep her motivated to grow the program and help more people understand why blood donation matters.

Because behind every donation is a patient facing surgery, illness, injury or another medical challenge.

For Jennifer, showing up for those patients is what community is all about. ❤️

Join her and host a blood drive: vitalant.org/BloodDrive

Preparedness isn’t just about what you keep at home. It’s also about making sure blood is ready when patients need it.Th...
09/28/2026

Preparedness isn’t just about what you keep at home. It’s also about making sure blood is ready when patients need it.

This National Preparedness Month, type O donors have an important role to play. Type O is the most transfused blood type, and O-negative can be transfused to patients of any blood type in emergencies. O-positive can help any patient with a positive blood type.

But preparedness isn’t a once-a-year effort. Patients need blood every day, which means type O donations are always needed.

Grace knows that firsthand. Her dad donated until he was 91, and after a friend encouraged her to try donating again, she started giving regularly.

“I started donating because my dad always did. He was still donating at 91 years old! I couldn’t donate for a while and then a friend asked me to try again and I was able to, now I donate every time I get the call.”

This National Preparedness Month, make a plan to donate regularly and help keep blood available for patients when they need it.

Find a donation appointment at vitalant.org.

Just days before starting kindergarten, five-year-old Caison was diagnosed with leukemia. What began as leg pain and fev...
09/28/2026

Just days before starting kindergarten, five-year-old Caison was diagnosed with leukemia. What began as leg pain and fever quickly became a fight for his life.

Throughout his treatment, Caison relied on the generosity of blood donors, receiving approximately 20 blood transfusions and 26 platelet transfusions. Each donation helped give him the strength to continue battling cancer.

Today, Caison is in the maintenance phase of treatment, and his family is giving back by hosting a community blood drive to help other patients facing serious illnesses.

"Before this happened, we didn't really understand how important blood donation was," his mom shared. "Now we know firsthand how much patients depend on those donations."

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, honor patients like Caison by helping ensure lifesaving blood is available when they need it most.

🩸 Schedule your appointment today at vitalant.org and learn more about the vital role platelets play for cancer patients at vitalant.org/platelets.

🍂 Give blood. Get a Halloween T-shirt. You could also win $10,000.From Sept. 11–30, donate blood with Vitalant and you’l...
09/25/2026

🍂 Give blood. Get a Halloween T-shirt. You could also win $10,000.

From Sept. 11–30, donate blood with Vitalant and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards.

And there’s a little something extra for your fall wardrobe: Opt in to receive our glow-in-the-dark “Boo-lieve in saving lives” Halloween T-shirt.

Most importantly, your donation helps provide blood for patients who are counting on donors to step forward.

Ready to give? Schedule your appointment at vitalant.org/FallGiveaway.

Today we’re celebrating the phlebotomists who help make every blood donation experience possible. ❤️ Whether they’re sup...
09/24/2026

Today we’re celebrating the phlebotomists who help make every blood donation experience possible. ❤️
Whether they’re supporting donors at mobile blood drives or in donation centers, Christopher and April bring years of experience to every interaction. They also share that expertise by mentoring both new and seasoned phlebotomists, helping strengthen the team and create a positive experience for every donor.

Thank you, Christopher and April, for the care you bring to your work and to the donors you serve. And thank you to all of our phlebotomists for everything you do to support blood donors and patients. 🩸

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