Keondra Jones is a passionate collections specialist and on-site instructor at the American Red Cross Nashville Blood Donation Center in the Tennessee Region. There, she trains and supervises collection staff …
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Dr. Charles R. Drew’s Life & Legacy: A Chat with His Daughter Dr. Sylvia Drew Ivie
If you’ve ever seen one of our Red Cross bloodmobiles, you can thank blood banking pioneer, Dr. Charles R. Drew. As the first Medical Director of the American Red Cross …
Force for Good: Meet Vicki Kavitsky
Meet Vicki Kavitsky, a Biomedical Services team member who works with the American Rare Donor Program in Philadelphia. As part of the national program, Red Cross workers like Vicki search …
One Man’s Dedication: The Joseph DeRosa Legacy
Originally published on the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region’s blog. The lifeblood of the American Red Cross is its volunteers, and in particular, its blood donors. Joseph DeRosa was …
Thanks For Your Blood Donations When Help Can’t Wait
Every day, blood donors make a lifesaving difference for patients in need when help can’t wait. This Red Cross Month, we’re grateful for everyone who rolls up their sleeves to …
One Red Crosser’s Reflections of Her Family’s Legacy and the Significance of Giving Blood
“Why does the Red Cross call to ask you to give blood so much?” I asked my dad while handing him the messages I took down from the family’s landline …
Black History Month: Honoring Dr. Jerome Holland
This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Dr. Jerome H. Holland, a passionate advocate for blood research and a …
Facing Your Fear in the Face of a Blood Crisis: Meet Melissa Balthazor
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s estimated that up to 25% of adults have a fear of needles. This common fear can often lead people to …
Tennessee Family Fighting Pediatric Cancer Shares the Impacts of a Low Blood Supply
Originally published on the American Red Cross Tennessee Region’s Blog. Right now, the Red Cross is experiencing a historic blood donation crisis. Blood donations are at their lowest in over …
Working together for changes to blood donor eligibility for gay and bi men
Josh Sorbe from Washington D.C, is a busy communications professional, an accomplished athlete, and a fitness instructor. He also wants to be a blood donor, but as a gay man, …