For many, the idea of giving blood causes immediate anxiety and fear of possible pain because of the needles used to collect blood donations. Anna Marietta of St. Charles, Michigan, …
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Shonette Sneed: “Everyone has a story and that’s what keeps me motivated.”
For Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions are essential to our humanitarian mission. This week, meet Shonette Sneed, a Regional Donor Services Executive in …
FDA Eligibility Changes Allow More Military Vets and Their Family Members to Give Blood
It took over 30 years for two dedicated blood donors, David Adriansen and Sandy Davis, to become eligible to give with the Red Cross again. This summer we welcomed them …
Blood Donation Makes Me Feel Alive
Just as I was beginning high school I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism. Over the years I had been bullied and called names for being …
Museums, Sports Arenas Step up to Help Fill Blood Needs During Pandemic
We are so grateful to the many organizations who have stepped up to help host blood drives during this pandemic. Instead of museums and sports arenas swarming with visitors and …
Recovered COVID-19 Patients Help to Spread Hope Through Plasma Donation
More and more Americans are recovering from the coronavirus and seeking ways to help others that are in hospitals, isolated from loved ones and struggling to beat the virus. The …
Emergencies Don’t Stop: Meet the People Behind Our Lifesaving Mission
Emergencies don’t stop, and neither does the American Red Cross. During challenging times like these, it’s even more important for organizations like us to be there to help those who …
We Were Moved to Action Amid Unprecedented Blood Drive Cancellations
During this time of uncertainty, one thing I knew I could do to help and make a direct impact was to donate blood. It had been so long since I …
I am Alive because of Donated Blood
February 10, marked the start of the Give Blood to Give Time partnership. The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have joined forces to raise awareness about how …
Cindy Crawford Shines a Light on the Need for Blood Donations with Give Blood to Give Time
“I was 8 years old when my brother was diagnosed with leukemia,” said Cindy Crawford. “I remember my parents coming home and telling us that. I didn’t really know what …