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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An Accident Turned This Blood Donor into a Humble Recipient
Kelly Griswold is a 22-year-old college student who hopes to graduate from the University of Missouri, pass her certified public accountant exam and become an accountant in the next year. …
A Millennial Gives a Thumbs Up to New Social Giving Survey
I’m just going to come out and say what I sometimes feel I’m generally judged for. I’m a millennial! I text while I walk; I Snapchat a selfie; I express …
Thank You, Volunteers, for Time Alone with My Thoughts
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 …
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 …
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 …
Don’t Hesitate, Give Life
If you’re hesitant, or know someone who is hesitant about giving blood, see what some veteran blood donors from Washington, DC have to say about the process.
Answer in the Form of a Question
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What We’re Reading
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Haiti: Update from Port-au-Prince
A short time after the earthquake yesterday our International team in Washington DC was able to make contact with the head of our Haiti delegation via Skype.