When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, many think of disaster victims and serious injuries. Yet, hurricanes like that we recently experienced with Hurricane Michael …
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Donating Blood after Beating Cancer: Q&A with Bill Goldsworthy
Bill Goldsworthy was an avid plasma and platelet donor before he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. Being a fireman, he was accustomed to helping people in big and …
QUIZ: What Blood Donation Snack Are You?
After your blood donation, what snacks do you gravitate to? Are you drawn to the healthy or indulgent treats at the American Red Cross blood donation canteen? The top priority …
Our Gift of Blood and Why We Give Back
THE ACCIDENT THAT CHANGED OUR LIFE On July 8, seven years ago, I got a phone call that nobody could ever be prepared for. I remember exactly where I was …
Be a #MissingType Blood Donor for Life to Keep the As, Bs and Os From Disappearing
This June, we launched the Missing Types campaign to encourage new blood donors, as well as donors who have not given in years, to donate blood and help meet the critical …
Why I’m Now a Red Cross Blood Donor for Life
My mom is the type of person who gives without thinking. She has participated in blood drives for as long as I can remember, always taking the opportunity to donate …
Confession of a Red Cross employee: I was the #MissingType
Let me tell you a secret. I had never given blood before I began working at the American Red Cross. I was like a lot of people – nobody ever …
How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites This Summer
Don’t let mosquitoes and ticks ruin your carefree summer fun Summer is almost here, which means more time outdoors for activities like camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking and barbecuing. But more …
Strangers Become Heroes Everyday: How Your Platelet Donations Can Help Save Lives
When some people hear “blood donation” they feel queasy or uncomfortable but for patients who need blood transfusions, they feel grateful. Liviya Anderson was diagnosed with aplastic anemia when she …
Five Years after the Boston Marathon Bombings: Giving Back through Blood Donation
As a law enforcement officer and paramedic for many years, I knew the importance of blood donations and emergency medical training. However, I was not a regular blood donor. Witnessing …