ImpactLife is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, independent, community blood center, founded in 1974 as Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center in Davenport, Iowa. Over the years, we have extended into Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and in 2021, we united under one new name: ImpactLife. This evolution allowed us to bring the organization together under a unified identity that truly embraces our mission. 

ImpactLife provides lifesaving blood products to more than 120 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in a four-state region. We’re headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, and have distribution hubs and donor centers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.  

Every year, we team up with thousands of blood donors and hundreds of community partners to help save lives through blood drives.

In addition to its headquarters, ImpactLife has regional distribution hubs in central Illinois (Peoria, Illinois and Springfield, Illinois), eastern Illinois (Urbana, Illinois); southeastern Iowa (Ottumwa, Iowa), the St. Louis region (Earth City, Missouri) and southern Wisconsin (Madison, Wisconsin). ImpactLife collects blood at 23 fixed site donor centers and at more than 5,000 mobile blood drives held each year. 

Mission

Save lives by providing blood products and services to communities in need.

Vision

Impact lives with a dedicated team engaging our donors, supporting our partners, and advancing medicine.

Values

  • Character demonstrated by high moral and ethical standards
  • Competency leading to highly capable teams
  • Communication delivered with clarity
  • Collaboration through teamwork
  • Commitment and accountability

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Dump Cancer with Declan

Declan

Declan has received numerous blood and platelet transfusions.

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Jamila

Jamila

Jamila nearly lost her life after the birth of her son. She received 32 units of blood products and discovered first-hand how important blood donors are. Now, Jamila works with us at the Blood Center to recruit blood donors and spread the message!

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Kelsey

Kelsey

One night in high school, Kelsey's path changed forever and an emergency trip to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital saved her life.

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Lorelei

Lorelei holds blood drives to celebrate her journey. In this video, Lorelei's mom recounts their journey through two transplants and multiple blood donations.

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