Vitalant and Colorado State Patrol Team Up for Second Annual VIRTUAL Blood Drive
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is teaming up with Vitalant a national blood supplier, to hold a virtual blood drive throughout the month of February. Just a single donation has the ability to save up to three lives. At the moment there is a national blood supply shortage.
Donations of blood usually see a sharp decline during winter months and the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated things further, canceling many blood donation events across our state and the nation. Whether an ongoing health condition, like cancer, or the need for a blood transfusion following a traumatic injury, the need for donations is much greater now as our nation is experiencing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
How to Donate Blood Virtually
Image courtesy of Vitalant.
First — it’s simple. Sign up to receive an email invitation to donate by visiting:
https://northeast.vitalant.org/LP=28?drive_code=10347&division=MOUNTAIN®ion=DEN
When your email arrives, click the words “Schedule Now”. Then pick the location and time that works best for you. There are nine locations to choose from, so look for the one closest to you.
When you go to donate blood, remember to bring your photo ID and remember to eat a healthy meal and drink water before donating!
By participating this way, the donation is recorded as part of this special Colorado State Patrol drive. Vitalant will test all successful donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
“Sometimes we take our health for granted, at least I know I have in the past,” said Colorado State Patrol Trooper Derrick Heller. “Giving a blood donation doesn’t seem very significant, but it absolutely is to the five million people that would have likely died last year in the United States if there had not been blood available for their transfusion.”
“The Colorado State Patrol is known for our life-saving efforts on the road, but this virtual blood drive is another way we can show Colorado how much we value them,” said Colorado State Patrol Officer Sergeant Troy Kessler. “We’ve observed first hand the number of people needing blood following serious crashes, so we know how important this cause is. You’re courageous too! Please take the 30 minutes out of your day, schedule the appointment, and save a life. On behalf of the Colorado State Patrol, we thank you for your willingness to help in this life-saving cause.”
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