COLUMBUS — The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed to help save lives this month. […]
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Red Cross seeks blood donations to honor July 4th holiday
COLUMBUS — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence […]
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Local blood drives organized to address severe Red Cross shortage
COLUMBUS — As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their area once it is safe to give. Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to about 600 blood drive cancellations across the country […]
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Red Cross seeks donations to boost historically low blood supply
The American Red Cross blood supply is at historically low levels and it continues to decline. If more donors don’t come out to give, hospitals may be forced to delay care to patients relying on blood transfusion. It’s almost unimaginable. In thanks, all who come to give through Jan. 2 will receive an exclusive Red […]
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Red Cross has speakers available for church or organizational meetings
Does your church or organization need a speaker to present your selection of an American Red Cross Topic for one of your meetings? The American Red Cross has several speakers available to discuss many topics, including: Blood Drives, Home Fires, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Floods, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Extreme Heat, Thunderstorms, Landslides, Winter Storms, Volcanoes, and more. […]
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American Red Cross supports veterans & their families every day
MANSFIELD — Every day, the American Red Cross supports military members, veterans, and their families before, during and even after their deployment. The Red Cross provides access to more than 800 resources for our military community through our Service to the Armed Forces line of service — with much of the work carried out by […]