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 …
Topics: Blood
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 …
One Red Cross Blood Donor Wins Tickets to Super Bowl LIV!
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 …
Blood Donation was my Rite of Passage
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 …
Some of Our Favorite Red Cross Stories from 2019
With 2019 coming to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite stories from the year that highlight our services, the dedication of our volunteers and employees, the …