by Public Affairs Volunteer Partner Mary Alice Molgard Chet Boehlke, Jr. understands the value and meaning of volunteerism. His parents were volunteer firefighters, and he learned early on how important it was to serve his community. Chet began donating blood... Continue Reading →
Elaine Reilley is a long-time blood donor and she shares her reasons for giving. "First and foremost, it's an easy way to help those in need, and with O- blood, I know I can help many. "But my biggest influence... Continue Reading →
When you come in to donate blood, you help provide lifesaving care to patients in need. But you also receive the added benefit of a free health screening provided by a trained Red Cross staff member. Margaret Kelly of Dutchess... Continue Reading →
Before Metallica set the all-time attendance record for a concert at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, they partnered with the American Red Cross to promote blood donations at the Liverpool Red Cross Donation Center. Each event turned out to... Continue Reading →
In late January, nearly 50 individuals from the American Red Cross representing all three regions of New York State (NYS) - Eastern New York, Greater New York, and Western New York - gathered in Albany for our annual Advocacy Day. Participants engaged... Continue Reading →
Cegan Chamberlain of Clinton County received several blood transfusions during his successful treatment for an internal hemorrhage. Now fully recovered, he contacted us to share his story. "At the beginning of this past summer, I experienced a life-threatening internal hemorrhage... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, Nov. 3, the area surrounding the East Syracuse Fire Department will be transformed into a powerful display of support for burn survivors of all ages when the 18th Annual Burn Run takes center stage. Approximately 700 firefighters and... Continue Reading →
The need for the services provided by the Red Cross regions in New York State is constant. Not a day goes by when we don’t provide help to New Yorkers whether it be providing aid in the wake of home... Continue Reading →
“My name is David Cadet, and I am a travel registered nurse currently working at a psychiatric facility in Syracuse. My journey to this profession has been one of resilience, perseverance, faith, and miracles. The impact of nursing early on... Continue Reading →
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