Donating blood can mean the difference between life and death—not just for others but potentially for yourself or loved ones,” she noted. Volunteer and Nigerian Red Cross Society member ...

Every 15 seconds, a patient in the U.S. receives platelets, and nearly half of them are suffering from cancer, according to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Chapter is asking for diverse blood donations. Certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups. This means donor ...

According to the Red Cross website, those who donate blood by Feb. 28 will also receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. You can schedule an appointment to donate blood at any of ...

In order to address these challenges in January, which was named National Blood Donor Month in 1969, the American Red Cross has been making a push to prevent blood shortages of any kind.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply. As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28 will get a $15 e-gift card to a ...

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe ... leading to lower donor turnout. The need for blood doesn’t take a holiday break – patients still depend on lifesaving transfusions.

Where it is safe to do so, donors are asked to book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

January's National Blood Donor Month will include a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and Air Methods’ Mercy Air program. The blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS — For 20 years, the mascot for the Red Cross ... release from the Red Cross, January serves as National Blood Donors Month, a time to celebrate those who donate blood and encourage ...