One donation of blood can help save up to three patients' lives. Virginia Blood Services provides blood services to hospitals and dialysis centers throughout central Virginia. We are fortunate to live in a region where sophisticated medical facilities and transplant programs are available. These programs require many blood donations.
Blood is donated by dedicated volunteers.
You can donate for the community, for yourself prior to surgery when prescribed or for a specific family member or friend. Blood is collected at thousands of blood drives held each year at schools, businesses, churches and civic organizations, as well as at four VBS donor centers in Richmond. VBS is funded primarily through a processing fee charged for each unit of blood or blood component. This fee covers the cost of collection, testing, storing and distribution. It becomes part of a patient's hospital bill and is usually covered by medical insurance.