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 …

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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …