Just as I was beginning high school I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism. Over the years I had been bullied and called names for being …
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Museums, Sports Arenas Step up to Help Fill Blood Needs During Pandemic
We are so grateful to the many organizations who have stepped up to help host blood drives during this pandemic. Instead of museums and sports arenas swarming with visitors and …
Recovered COVID-19 Patients Help to Spread Hope Through Plasma Donation
More and more Americans are recovering from the coronavirus and seeking ways to help others that are in hospitals, isolated from loved ones and struggling to beat the virus. The …
SAF volunteer sews face masks to assist VA hospital
*Originally published on the American Red Cross Northeast Ohio Region blog.* Jennifer Blatnik is delighted to be using her quilt-making skills to fill a vital need in the face of …
The Hero Care Network Never Sleeps
This blog post was originally published on the Red Cross Central California blog. During this pandemic, military families are really feeling the sting. A lot of service members and their …
QUIZ: What Kind of Social Distancer Are You?
We all handle social distancing differently. More time at home can mean more time spent on your favorite hobby, starting a new project, and reaching out to friends and family. …
We Were Moved to Action Amid Unprecedented Blood Drive Cancellations
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 …