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Cindy Crawford Shines a Light on the Need for Blood Donations with Give Blood to Give Time

by American Red Cross February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

“I was 8 years old when my brother was diagnosed with leukemia,” said Cindy Crawford. “I remember my parents coming home and telling us that. I didn’t really know what …

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Blood

Patients and Their Families Give Thanks for Blood Donors

by American Red Cross November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who has donated lifesaving blood or platelets to help patients in need. Here are a few patients and their families who want to say …

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Volunteer Amy Erickson donates blood in Sioux Falls, SD on February 26, 2019.
Blood, Volunteers

Personal Trauma Compels Blood Donor to Give Back

by Amy Erickson, Red Cross Dakotas Region Volunteer August 28, 2019

Orginally published on redcross.org.  I never really understood the importance of donating blood until I was the one needing it. In 2010, a pulmonary embolism nearly cost me my life. …

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Blood, Home Fire, Military Support, Red Cross Life

An Honest Contribution: How One Moment Sparked a Life of Service for Troy Miles

by American Red Cross June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

In life, everything comes full circle. Troy Miles, Regional Philanthropic Officer for the Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region, is proof of that. Throughout his life, the Red Cross has …

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Here a man is southern California sits to donate platelets.
Blood

QUIZ: What Do You Know About Platelets?

by American Red Cross April 10, 2019May 1, 2019

Most people have heard of donating blood, but they haven’t heard about giving platelets. In fact, many people don’t even know what platelets are or who they can help. Do …

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Blood

How Your Blood Donation Can Help Save Lives

by American Red Cross March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Every day, volunteer blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. Eligible individuals can feel good knowing that by donating through the Red Cross, they …

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Blood

Give Now to Help Meet Emergency Need for Blood and Platelet Donations

by American Red Cross January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

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 …

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Blood

Video: Blood donations help cancer patients like Hannah

by American Red Cross December 17, 2018

This holiday season roll-up a sleeve and donate blood with the American Red Cross. Did you know in the time it takes to complete your donation, 1,800 patients in the …

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Kathleen with her two children.
Blood

Giving Thanks for Blood Donations

by American Red Cross November 20, 2018

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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Blood

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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