More than 100,000 people have sickle cell disease in the U.S. and many require regular blood transfusions throughout their lifetime. Blood transfusions help manage the severe pain and long-term health …
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Behind the Scenes of an American Red Cross Histocompatibility Lab
Originally published on the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region’s blog. Most don’t know there is an American Red Cross Histocompatibility Laboratory right here in Philadelphia. It is 1 of …
Severe Blood Shortage: Trauma Survivor’s Story Highlights Serious Need for Blood Products
Beth Hudson knows just how crucial blood products can be after a trauma. She credits the 64 units of blood, platelets and plasma she received – and the generous donors …
Decades of Blood Donation Shows the Impact an Act of Kindness Can Have
Originally published on the American Red Cross Cascades Region blog. By lying on his back, savoring some quiet moments for two hours every other week, California resident Dennis Thompson has …
Anna Marietta, a Recovered COVID-19 Patient Donates Lifesaving Convalescent Plasma when #HelpCantWait
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, …
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 …