Jan Cosgrove has donated her 100th pint of blood (12.5 gals) the week of 03-20-2026. Jan is with Earl Hill, AZT Blood Drive Chair. 

(Bottom left to right) Gina Dalpiaz and Sherri Bishop.  

(Top left to right) Earl Hill and a Vitalant  staff member.

March 20, 2026

We had a great turnout for the AZT Community Blood Drive on March 20.  The drive resulted in 48 blood products produced.  The products will save the lives of up to 150 people.  The recipients thank you for your donations and Vitalant thanks you for your awareness that blood is vital to our Greater Phoenix community. 

A number of the willing donors unfortunately had to be turned away from donating because their iron count did not meet the minimum standard set by Vitalant.  We know this is frustrating for you, but we want you to know your blood is OK for donation and that Vitalant’s standard is set for the DONOR’S PERSONAL SAFETY.  We encourage those who’ve been turned away to try again at our next drive on May 15 or whenever you are here next.

Some advice for donors.  Vitalant advises you to eat beef that evening before donating and make sure you are well hydrated.  Those measures should boost your count.  A suggestion to consider: Take iron pills for 3-to-4 days before a donation…but first, consult with your doctor before doing so.

Earl Hill, Chair

*For residents in need of help to navigate the Vitalant site, please contact Earl Hill.  He will be glad to help if you state what time you prefer to donate.*

Our remaining drives:

Always Fridays

May 15   8:00am - 12:00pm

July 17    8:00am – 12:00pm

Sept. 18  8:00am - 12:00pm

Nov. 20   8:00am – 1:00pm