Mariah - Sickle Cell Warrior and Blood Recipient
People Need People
“It’s our duty to donate blood,” says Mariah’s mom, Tamara. “We take it upon ourselves that somebody helped our daughter, so now we do it in return.”
Bay City Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 1017 North Johnson St., Bay City, MI 48708. Open 7 days per week.
Gaylord Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 133 W Main Street Suite 101, Gaylord, MI 49735. Open Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Grand Rapids Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 1036 Fuller Ave. Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Open 7 days per week.
Grandville Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 3140 Wilson SW., Grandville, MI 49418. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Kalamazoo Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 524 E. Milham Ave., Portage, MI 49002. Open 7 days per week.
Midland Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 825 East Main St., Midland, MI 48640. Open 7 days per week.
Saginaw Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 1771 Tittabawassee Rd., Saginaw, MI 48604. Open 7 days per week.
St. Joseph Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 2710 Cleveland Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Traverse City Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Michigan donation center. Located at 2575 Aero-Park Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686. Open 7 days per week.
Blood Types Explained
Find the facts about different blood types, from A+ to O-. Learn more about why people have different blood types before your next blood donation.
Types of Donations
Volunteer to donate blood at a blood donation center near you. Find out how often you can donate blood and make an appointment to donate today.
Importance of Diverse Donors
Diverse blood donations improve blood transfusion outcomes for sickle cell patients and diverse blood recipients. Make an appointment to donate blood.
LGBTQ+ Donor Information
Members of the LGBTQ+ community may be able to donate blood, platelets or plasma, provided that they meet FDA eligibility requirements.