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Month: January 2019

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Blood

Give Now to Help Meet Emergency Need for Blood and Platelet Donations

by American Red Cross January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Every day, blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. And this winter is no exception. Unfortunately, the Red Cross collected 27,000 fewer blood and …

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Francisco Resto, a disaster responder, during a disaster response operation in New York City.
Disaster

Three Questions with Night Shift Disaster Responder Francisco Resto

by Colleen Burns, American Red Cross Intern January 17, 2019January 16, 2019

“Three Questions” is an American Red Cross in Greater New York blog series featuring staff, volunteers and partners who help carry out our humanitarian mission. Through these short interviews, we …

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Disaster

After Heroic Escape, Red Cross Shelter and Music Provide Comfort

by Barbara Woods, American Red Cross volunteer January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Originally appeared on the Red Cross Gold Country Region blog.  It might seem that Joe Avila doesn’t have a lot to be grateful for, after losing everything he owned — …

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Home Fire

You’re More Likely to Experience a Home Fire Than These 5 Things

by American Red Cross January 11, 2019December 20, 2019

Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, and the majority of these are home fires. Although home fires are common, many fail to …

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Blood

9 Things to Know Before You Donate Blood in 2019

by American Red Cross January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

January is National Blood Donor Month. It’s also a difficult time of year to collect blood donations due to snowstorms and flu season. Last January, the American Red Cross had …

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