For the most part, I spend my days on the go with nary a free minute to stop and think, at least not about anything except what I’m doing at …
Tag: Blood
How to Donate Blood for Newbies and Needle-Haters
I’ve been working at the American Red Cross for nine months and 15 days, and during those nine months and 15 days, I’ve adamantly told myself I’m going to give …
Meet Tyler — A Blood Donation Success Story
Tyler, a 15-year-old wrestler, is proof of the difference donated blood and platelets make every day. Here’s how a timely donation helped this high school wrestler get back on the …
TNT’s Boston’s Finest Finale Reminds Viewers “What It’s Like to be a Hero”
Tonight, TNT aired the season finale of Boston’s Finest. Viewers from all over the nation tuned in, wrapped in blankets trying to keep warm and forget the frigid weather outside. …
“The Stars” Align to Spread Hope on #GivingTuesday
Today, the stars are aligned. At the Red Cross, we are fortunate to work with our celebrity donors and volunteers, as well as many television and film partners. Each day, …
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Asks “What is a Hero?”
Last night, on the finale of TNT’s The Hero, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson asked contestants to define what it means to be a hero. On the show, contestants have competed …
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
This story comes to us from one of our blood drive volunteers, Kim Elizabeth Manning, who is willing to do just about anything to make our blood donors feel welcome …
From the Archives
January is National Blood Donor Month! In honor of the occasion we’d like to share a little history of our blood donor program. In 1936, the Red Cross, obtained permission …
My New Year’s Resolution
Saving lives is so easy! As December was drawing to a close, my husband and I decided to make appointments to give blood. You see, giving blood is never a …
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