Where To Donate
Sandy Donor Center
9786 S. 500 W.
Sandy, UT 84070
Research Park Donor Center
565 Komas Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
AirMed Helicopter Event
Thank you to everyone who attended ARUP Blood Services’ AirMed event on June 14!
On Saturday, June 14, the University of Utah AirMed helicopter landed at the ARUP Blood Services’ donor center in Sandy. The free community event was attended by hundreds of people, including donors, neighbors, elected officials, and supporters.
Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltansky and Sandy City Councilmember Alison Stroud attended as well. Once the helicopter landed, the crew greeted the parents and kids who were very eager to see the helicopter up close. The Sandy Fire Department brought a fire truck and visited with the families as well. The Real Salt Lake mascot, Leo the Lion, and Utah Royal’s team captain, Paige Monaghan, were on site to pose for photos. The crew from Drive Good was also at the event to educate the crowd on the Zero Fatalities campaign for safe driving in Utah.
ARUP Blood Services’ staff handed out rally towels, stickers, pins, and helicopter temporary tattoos. Bonnie Cartwright, community relations representative, led a booth dedicated to platelet donor information and handed out materials on the importance of donating platelets.
Give local. Save local.
When you donate through ARUP Blood Services, you are helping save the lives of local patients. 100% of the blood products collected by ARUP Blood Services stay in Utah.
ARUP is the sole blood provider for University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Give blood. Save lives.
ARUP Payroll Specialist Heather Oliver’s daughter Kara was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in late 2023. By sharing Kara’s story, Oliver hopes to inspire others to donate blood.
We will notify you when your blood has been used to save a life
Donor/Recipient Stories
Your journey as a blood donor could encourage others to give or if you or someone in your family has received blood from the Huntsman Cancer Institute or the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics.
Whole Blood Titan Program
This program includes blood donors who have low-titer O-positive or O-negative blood types. Low-titer blood contains low levels of ABO antibodies, which makes it ideal for emergency transfusions.
Your Blood Type Is Important
The ABO system classifies blood into four blood groups (A, B, AB, and O) based on the presence or absence of certain antibodies and antigens in the red blood cells.
Donating Whole Blood
Prepare for your upcoming whole blood donation by reading about the process.
Donating Platelets
The platelet donation process differs from donating whole blood. Learn why platelet donations are so important and prepare for your appointment.
ARUP Blood Services Meets Urgent Need for Blood Products
- One donation can help up to three patients
- Approximately 75 donations needed daily to meet need.
- O-negative blood supplied to UofU Air Med Helicopters to save lives
