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 …
Tag: Platelet Donation
Be a #MissingType Blood Donor for Life to Keep the As, Bs and Os From Disappearing
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 …
Strangers Become Heroes Everyday: How Your Platelet Donations Can Help Save Lives
When some people hear “blood donation” they feel queasy or uncomfortable but for patients who need blood transfusions, they feel grateful. Liviya Anderson was diagnosed with aplastic anemia when she …
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Blood Donation?
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 …
Helping Save Lives: Q&A With a Red Cross Phlebotomist
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 …
Blood Donation: 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Needles
This National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross is working hard to ensure that lifesaving blood and platelet donations are available for patients who need them. However, this winter …
One Father’s Story: Your Blood Donations Gave My Son More Time
Written by Jim Taylor, platelet donor and father of a patient helped by the Red Cross Emergency need When the American Red Cross says there is a shortage, they are not …