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Severe Blood Shortage: Trauma Survivor’s Story Highlights Serious Need for Blood Products

by April Oppliger June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

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 …

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Blood

I am Alive because of Donated Blood

by Stephenie Perry, Business Operations Coordinator, Red Cross of Northwest Georgia February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

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 …

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Blood

Patients and Their Families Give Thanks for Blood Donors

by American Red Cross November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who has donated lifesaving blood or platelets to help patients in need. Here are a few patients and their families who want to say …

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Volunteer Amy Erickson donates blood in Sioux Falls, SD on February 26, 2019.
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Personal Trauma Compels Blood Donor to Give Back

by Amy Erickson, Red Cross Dakotas Region Volunteer August 28, 2019

Orginally published on redcross.org.  I never really understood the importance of donating blood until I was the one needing it. In 2010, a pulmonary embolism nearly cost me my life. …

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"Without the A, B, and O's, we can't save anyone" #MissingTypes campaign graphic.
Blood

#MissingTypes: Helping Patients in Need

by American Red Cross July 1, 2019August 19, 2019

Did you know only three out of 100 people in the U.S. give blood? Yet each day, kids battling cancer, accident victims being raced into emergency rooms, and new moms …

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Jacqueline smiling and flexing her arms.
Blood

 A Family Shares the Emotional Journey of a Postponed Open-Heart Surgery

by Jacqueline, Valerie and Alan Rogers June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Jacqueline Rogers was Eight Years Old when her Surgery was Postponed due to a Blood Shortage Our daughter was only two days old when she underwent her first open-heart surgery. …

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Blood

Mom Paid it Forward as Blood Donor Years Before Needing Lifesaving Transfusions

by American Red Cross May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Joanna Suprock received 16 units of blood, 10 units of plasma and four units of platelets.  A mother’s love is often considered to be at the apex of affection and selfless care. When Joanna Suprock shares her pregnancy …

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Blood

Who Blood Tranfusions Help: Layla Wigmore’s Story

by American Red Cross April 17, 2019April 16, 2019

Layla Wigmore is an 8-year-old, third grader with a big smile and a big heart for helping others. In March 2018, she was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a rare …

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A blood donor standing in front of a blood mobile after giving his donation.
Blood

Give Now to Help Meet Emergency Need for Blood and Platelet Donations

by American Red Cross January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Every day, blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. And this winter is no exception. Unfortunately, the Red Cross collected 27,000 fewer blood and …

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Kathleen with her two children.
Blood

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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