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Blood, Volunteers

Blood Drive Battle: How One Red Crosser Teamed Up with Red Cross Clubs to Support a Vulnerable Blood Supply

by Almer Yu, NHQ Volunteer Blog Writer April 20, 2022

When the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage crisis in January, Red Cross volunteer Sujai Jaipalli responded by hosting a blood drive battle between three schools in the …

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We Were Moved to Action Amid Unprecedented Blood Drive Cancellations

by Jennifer Urquhart March 18, 2020

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 …

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Hannah and baby Jenson.
Blood

My Daughter’s Need for Emergency Blood Products Inspired Me to Help

by Merrill Gonterman July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

After serving people in need every day as a firefighter for 35 years, I wasn’t accustomed to receiving help. So, I couldn’t be more grateful to the blood donors that …

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Blood, Disaster

How Disasters Affect the Blood Supply for Patients in Need

by American Red Cross October 17, 2018October 29, 2018

When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, many think of disaster victims and serious injuries. Yet, hurricanes like that we recently experienced with Hurricane Michael …

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Blood

Sleeves Up!

by Erin Ferris January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

As a regular blood donor for nearly 20 years and a previous employee of American Red Cross Blood Services, I understand the amount of time and energy that go into organizing …

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