The pool of blood donors continues to shrink as our population ages.  Many of those who used to give are now unable to do so and, in some cases, are now the recipients of the donations.

Currently there is a shortage of the blood supply in and around Pittsburgh.   If you have thought about giving blood but haven't, please consider becoming a donor.  The process takes less than an hour (this includes completing a health questionnaire, having a mini-physical, then giving the blood which, in itself takes about 10-15 minutes, then you sit for about 5-10 minutes with a drink and a snack).

Giving blood is 'visiting the sick' - one of the important corporal works of Mercy - and while you're not physically visiting them, your donation of blood helps patients heal.  Giving blood is truly an act of loving our neighbor.

This quarter, Vitalant is offering a free T-shirt as an incentive (if you like free stuff like me, that's a good incentive!) and two chances to win a prize of $10,000.00.   Even if you can't give blood, those who come to try will be eligible for both incentives.

We hope to see you there.  Thank you for considering it!