Blood donors needed to help cancer patients
Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing a wide range of medical treatments.
During Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September, nonprofit blood provider Vitalant is highlighting the need for blood donors to meet all patients’ needs, including those with blood cancers.
In April 2026, Jenn Snyder received the diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). After undergoing rounds of chemotherapy, she is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant this month and will need blood and platelets during treatment.
“So far she has received seven units of blood and six transfusions of platelets,” said Owen, Jenn’s 16-year-old son. “We are thankful for the life-saving supply she has benefited from and want to give back to the community. It is an uphill battle and she will need more life-saving transfusions. If you can, please consider a donation. Please take the time to donate because my mom is everything to me. She is my rock and always there for everyone.”
Review eligibility requirements and make an appointment to give by visiting vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).
Donors who are opted in to Vitalant Donor Rewards can receive special thank-you gifts. Those who give between Sept. 1 and 10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V when scheduling will receive a $20 gift card. Donors throughout September can receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt in time for Halloween.
Upcoming blood drives include:
Burgettstown
Thursday, Sept. 3
Jenn Snyder Replenishment
Burgettstown VFD
1507 S. Main St.
3 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Burgettstown High School, auditorium lobby
104 Bavington Road
9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Charleroi
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Chamber of Commerce
Dee’s Event Center/Banquet Room
514 McKean Ave.
1 to 5 p.m.
Finleyville
Wednesday, Sept. 2
St Francis of Assisi
Finley/Church Hall
3609 Washington Ave.
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hickory
Saturday, Sept. 26
Hickory UE Presbyterian Church
Covenant Center
210 Main St.
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McDonald
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Bedner’s Farm & Greenhouse
315 Coleman Road
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
McMurray
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Community-Peters Township
Center Presbyterian Church
255 Center Church Road
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
Community-Peters Township – Center Presbyterian Church/Hall
255 Center Church Rd.
11:30 AM – 5 PM
Washington
Friday, Sept. 11
Keepin’ It Glassy
502 Washington Rd.
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Community-Washington
Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center Conference Room
240 Wellness Way
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 14
W&J College Campus Center Ballroom
60 S Lincoln St.
Washington
10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17 and
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Community-Washington
Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center/Conference Room
240 Wellness Way
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Knights of Columbus
Lady of the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall
290 Hallam Ave.
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.