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Video: Blood donations help cancer patients like Hannah

by American Red Cross December 17, 2018

This holiday season roll-up a sleeve and donate blood with the American Red Cross. Did you know in the time it takes to complete your donation, 1,800 patients in the …

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Giving Thanks for Blood Donations

by American Red Cross November 20, 2018

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for all of you who have donated blood or platelets to help save lives over the years. Here are a few former patients and their families …

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Why I’m Now a Red Cross Blood Donor for Life

by Katie Bemb, Red Cross Intern June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

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 …

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How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites This Summer

by American Red Cross May 31, 2018

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 …

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Need a Valentine’s Day Idea? Red Cross Cards to Share on Social Media

by American Red Cross February 9, 2018

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we’ve created some special cards for you to share on social media. This year we tapped into our archives for valentine inspiration. …

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Help End the #BloodEmergency: Be a Lifesaving Hero like Merrick Tan

by American Red Cross August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared on the Red Cross National Capital Region blog. Story by Clarice Nassif Ransom. Photo courtesy of Merrick Tan. Your Help is …

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How Blood and Platelet Donations Helped Arthur Battle Leukemia

by American Red Cross July 31, 2017July 28, 2017

The Red Cross has an Emergency Need for Blood and Platelets – Donations that are Crucial for Patients like Arthur  “The second time I went through a blood transfusion, the …

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Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation

by American Red Cross July 16, 2017March 11, 2022

By April Oppliger, American Red Cross Drew Thomas began giving blood when he was in college, but when he started getting tattoos, he assumed he could no longer give. That’s …

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Niki Taylor: What World Blood Donor Day Means to Me

by American Red Cross June 12, 2017July 6, 2017

By Niki Taylor, Red Cross ambassador and supermodel June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. I celebrate it every year in honor of blood and platelet donors – modern day …

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Help Restock Emergency Room Refrigerators with Lifesaving Blood

by American Red Cross March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

This picture of a refrigerator located in an emergency room may not appear particularly interesting, but its contents help save hospital patient lives every day. Emergency room refrigerators in hospitals …

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