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FDA Eligibility Changes Allow More Military Vets and Their Family Members to Give Blood

by American Red Cross November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

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 …

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Blood Donation Makes Me Feel Alive

by Jesse Saperstein June 25, 2020

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 …

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Museums, Sports Arenas Step up to Help Fill Blood Needs During Pandemic

by American Red Cross May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

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 …

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Recovered COVID-19 Patients Help to Spread Hope Through Plasma Donation

by American Red Cross May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

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 …

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Emergencies Don’t Stop: Meet the People Behind Our Lifesaving Mission

by American Red Cross March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

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 …

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We Were Moved to Action Amid Unprecedented Blood Drive Cancellations

by Jennifer Urquhart March 18, 2020

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 …

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Stephenie and Justin with engagement ring and a sign about her remission.
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I am Alive because of Donated Blood

by Stephenie Perry, Business Operations Coordinator, Red Cross of Northwest Georgia February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

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 …

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Cindy Crawford Shines a Light on the Need for Blood Donations with Give Blood to Give Time

by American Red Cross February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

“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 …

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Manolita standing on a balcony in Miami with her Super Bowl tickets.
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One Red Cross Blood Donor Wins Tickets to Super Bowl LIV!

by American Red Cross February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Last Sunday blood donor Manolita Gude enjoyed a getaway to Miami where she watched the Kansas City Chiefs rally against the San Francisco 49ers in a fourth quarter surge to …

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Blood Donation was my Rite of Passage

by Jacob Decatur January 13, 2020

Well before I was old enough to donate blood, I remember visiting my grandfather and being fascinated with his collection of American Red Cross blood donor pins. The average whole …

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