Blood Donations

 

DONORS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID CONTAINING LEGAL NAME
AND SSN OR DATE OF BIRTH.

 

Cheyenne Day of Giving was honored to be a facilitator of blood donations for many years, working with Vitalant (previously United Blood Services) to make onsite blood donations possible at our annual Day of Giving event. Vitalant is no longer present at our event, but we encourage interested parties to make an appointment or connect directly with Vitalant at 307-638-3326 to donate!

 


AGE:
16 (with parental permission) or older for whole blood donation 

WEIGHT: At least 110 pounds 

DONATION FREQUENCY: At least 8 weeks between whole blood donations 

DO NOT DONATE IF YOU: 

  • Have cold or flu symptoms or do not feel well on the day
    of the donation.
  • Have taken antibiotics 72 hours prior to donating.
  • Have had clinical hepatitis B or C. Clinical Hepatitis A is ok if you have been treated.
  • Have had close contact with a person who has had clinical hepatitis within the past 12 months.
  • Have a history of cancer within the past year (except some skin or in situ cancers).
  • Had malaria or traveled to a malaria risk area in the last 12 months.
  • Are or have been pregnant in the last 6 weeks.
  • Have been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 12 months.
  • Have used a needle to inject nonprescription drugs (including steroids).
  • Are at risk for HIV exposure, the virus which causes AIDS.
  • Have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome by a physician.
  • Have had a blood transfusion in the past 12 months.

*Please inquire about eligibility to donate if you have had tattoo or skin piercing in the last 12 months. 

Please bring a complete list of medications that you have taken in the last month. For further questions, or to make an appointment, visit www.vitalant.org or call Vitalant at (307) 638-3326.

 

Give Blood! You can make a difference!

 

Contact Us

Email

[email protected]

Phone

Cheyenne Day of Giving
307-274-1044

Mailing Address

PO Box 192
Cheyenne, WY 82003