I became a first-time blood donor, thanks to the American Red Cross and its incredible volunteers. – Ava Arteaga Shortly after joining the Red Cross as a volunteer, I realized …
Topics: Blood
Force for Good: Meet Keondra Jones
Keondra Jones is a passionate collections specialist and on-site instructor at the American Red Cross Nashville Blood Donation Center in the Tennessee Region. There, she trains and supervises collection staff …
Dr. Charles R. Drew’s Life & Legacy: A Chat with His Daughter Dr. Sylvia Drew Ivie
If you’ve ever seen one of our Red Cross bloodmobiles, you can thank blood banking pioneer, Dr. Charles R. Drew. As the first Medical Director of the American Red Cross …
Force for Good: Meet Travis Moore
Meet Travis Moore, a team supervisor at the American Red Cross Rock Hill Apheresis Integrated Fixed Site located in the Greater Carolinas Region. In his role, he oversees the operations …
Force for Good: Meet Vicki Kavitsky
Meet Vicki Kavitsky, a Biomedical Services team member who works with the American Rare Donor Program in Philadelphia. As part of the national program, Red Cross workers like Vicki search …
Blood Drive Battle: How One Red Crosser Teamed Up with Red Cross Clubs to Support a Vulnerable Blood Supply
When the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage crisis in January, Red Cross volunteer Sujai Jaipalli responded by hosting a blood drive battle between three schools in the …
One Man’s Dedication: The Joseph DeRosa Legacy
Originally published on the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region’s blog. The lifeblood of the American Red Cross is its volunteers, and in particular, its blood donors. Joseph DeRosa was …
Thanks For Your Blood Donations When Help Can’t Wait
Every day, blood donors make a lifesaving difference for patients in need when help can’t wait. This Red Cross Month, we’re grateful for everyone who rolls up their sleeves to …
One Red Crosser’s Reflections of Her Family’s Legacy and the Significance of Giving Blood
“Why does the Red Cross call to ask you to give blood so much?” I asked my dad while handing him the messages I took down from the family’s landline …
Facing Your Fear in the Face of a Blood Crisis: Meet Melissa Balthazor
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s estimated that up to 25% of adults have a fear of needles. This common fear can often lead people to …