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O Negative Blood Saves College Student after Horrific Accident

by American Red Cross November 13, 2018November 16, 2018

Today, the American Red Cross issued an urgent call for all eligible individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the free Red Cross Blood …

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Blood

Cartoonists Draw Blood: A Treat for Patients in Need

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

This October the Cartoonists Draw Blood have partnered with the American Red Cross again to host a blood drive in Washington, D.C. The organization, founded in 2013, has found a …

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Hosting Blood Drives to Help Hospital Patients

by American Red Cross October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

The season of giving is just around the corner, but for patients who depend on lifesaving blood donations, it is vital that people roll up a sleeve and give blood …

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How Disasters Affect the Blood Supply for Patients in Need

by American Red Cross October 17, 2018February 2, 2023

When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, they often think of disaster victims and the serious injuries they may have endured. Yet, many people don’t …

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Bill at the Red Cross donating plasma and platelets now that he is free of cancer.
Blood

Donating Blood after Beating Cancer: Q&A with Bill Goldsworthy

by American Red Cross August 20, 2018August 22, 2018

Bill Goldsworthy was an avid plasma and platelet donor before he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. Being a fireman, he was accustomed to helping people in big and …

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Nigel and her daughter smiling during a blood donation.
Blood

Our Gift of Blood and Why We Give Back

by Nigel Holderby, American Red Cross Director, Disaster Public Affairs July 16, 2018August 10, 2018

THE ACCIDENT THAT CHANGED OUR LIFE On July 8, seven years ago, I got a phone call that nobody could ever be prepared for. I remember exactly where I was …

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Blood

Be a #MissingType Blood Donor for Life to Keep the As, Bs and Os From Disappearing

by American Red Cross July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

This June, we launched the Missing Types campaign to encourage new blood donors, as well as donors who have not given in years, to donate blood and help meet the critical …

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Blood

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Blood Donation?

by American Red Cross February 19, 2018

You don’t need a special reason to give blood with the American Red Cross as long as you have a reason that is important to you. Whatever the reason, the …

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Lucy and TJ smiling during TJ's blood donation.
Blood

Helping Save Lives: Q&A With a Red Cross Phlebotomist

by American Red Cross February 5, 2018August 24, 2018

At the American Red Cross, our employees and volunteers are the driving force behind our lifesaving mission. We turn compassion into action through the care we provide each blood and …

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Blood

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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