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Mint Cannabis Hold a Series of Community Blood Drives with Vitalant

June 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - June 30, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
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Mint Cannabis is teaming up with Vitalant to hold a series of Community Blood Drives at its Valley dispensaries in June.

Mint Cannabis is teaming up with Vitalant to hold a series of community blood drives at its Arizona dispensaries this June 2025.

After making a blood donation at a Mint dispensary this month, if donors are 21 years of age or older, they’ll receive a product voucher from the Mint that is redeemable for a future visit.

Additionally, when you donate blood with Vitalant during the month of June, you’ll:

  •  Receive a $10 online gift card;
  • Be entered to win a Volkswagen Taos S (donated by Valley Volkswagen Dealers); and
  •  Will qualify for a chance to win $10,000.

 

WHERE AND WHEN:
From 2pm to 5:30 pm on the following dates and locations: 

‎Bell Rd Bloodmobile –
Monday, June 2: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 17036 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 85032 (Link: Bell Rd Drive)

75th Ave Bloodmobile –
Tuesday, June 10: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 1211 N. 75th Ave., Phoenix, 85043 (Link: 75th Ave Drive)

Tempe Bloodmobile –
Sunday, June 15: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 5210 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, 85283 (Link: Tempe Drive)

Northern Bloodmobile –
Sunday, June 22: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 2444 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 85021 (Link: Northern Drive)

Mesa – The Mint Dispensary –
Monday, June 23: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 330 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85210 (Link: Mesa Drive)

Scottsdale – Bloodmobile –
Thursday, June 26: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 8729 E. Manzanita Dr., Scottsdale, 85258 (Link: Scottsdale Drive)

El Mirage – The Mint Dispensary –
Monday, June 30: Mint Cannabis dispensary, 15235 N. Dysart Rd., El Mirage, 85335 (Link: El Mirage community Drive)

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HOW:
While walk-ins will be accepted, individuals who make an appointment in advance to donate blood at one of these events will be prioritized. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 877-25-VITAL and request a Mint dispensary location. You can also sign up online at vitalant.org, through the Vitalant donor app or by visiting these Mint dispensary locations.
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WHY:
Arizona needs blood donors in June. While blood donors are constantly needed in Arizona, this is especially true during the summer months. Schools where blood drives are often held are closed for summer break, and current donors might put off giving blood due to summer vacations. However, blood needs throughout Arizona continue to rise — often outpacing donations. Hitting daily blood donor thresholds can be a challenge.
Hospitals often request more blood products during the summer. Less than 3% of the population gives blood, so donors who give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, whether it’s due to an accident, surgery, illness, or disease.
Blood has a short shelf life, requiring a constant supply of donations. Red blood cells must be used within 42 days, and platelets must be used in five. That means blood products must be constantly replenished, and doing so is only possible thanks to blood donors.
Maricopa County is still one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Its blood needs, as well as those throughout the state, continue to rise — often outpacing donations. According to Vitalant, 600 Arizona blood donors are needed daily to replenish blood supplies.
Donating blood saves lives. “At Mint Cannabis, we believe strongly in giving back to the community whenever possible,” said Eivan Shahara, CEO of Mint Cannabis. “The June blood drives provide an opportunity for all of us to do our part by donating blood to save lives.”

WHO: According to Vitalant, donors of all blood types are urgently needed. In greatest demand is Type O – the universal blood often required in emergencies and traumas.

MORE: Vitalant will have a blood mobile set up in the parking lot of each Mint Cannabis dispensary. During a blood donation, approximately one pint of “whole blood” is given. The entire process usually takes about one hour, including the complimentary mini-physical, average 10-minute blood donation and visit to the refreshment area to replenish with snacks and fluids.

Details

  • Start: June 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
  • End: June 30, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
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