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Red Cross to Honor President Havidán Rodríguez and the University at Albany at  25th Fire and Ice Gala  

The American Red Cross Eastern New York Region will hold their 25th Fire and Ice Gala at the Capital Center on Friday, April 12.  This year the Red Cross is honoring President Havidán Rodríguez and the University at Albany, SUNY with its Humanitarian Spirit... Continue Reading →

Disaster Resilience Corps Member Ana Candelli Puts Red Cross Training into Action

Interview conducted by Communications Intern Emma Naclerio It was extremely cold on the afternoon of February 3rd, and my boyfriend Bailey and I were driving to Plattsburgh from the Saranac Winter Carnival.  To get to Plattsburgh from Saranac Lake, you... Continue Reading →

Climate Change Are We Ready ?

The American Red Cross in Eastern New York hosted a panel discussion with Albany-area business leaders for a dynamic conversation about the climate crisis and disaster readiness. The changing climate is a humanitarian crisis for the communities and the people... Continue Reading →

Capital Region Blood Challenge: Sleeves Up, Hearts Open

Friendly Competition with Lifesaving Results January is National Blood Donor Month. The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect enough blood products, despite the constant demand. Companies from around the Capital Region came together to change that by teaming up... Continue Reading →

Red Cross: Blood donation appointments critical in coming weeks 

This November, the American Red Cross urges donors to make and keep donation appointments to help ensure patients keep receiving critical medical care. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets.... Continue Reading →

How this Red Cross Volunteer Both Gives and Receives

Throughout the year, our Eastern New York Content Creation Team takes great pride in introducing you to Red Cross volunteers in our region. We recently introduced you to Sue Page, a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member from Central and Northern... Continue Reading →

Red Cross needs help to avert a blood shortage 

Dive in to help for a chance at shark dive trip, $10 e-gift card for donors in August  After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs our help to prevent a blood shortage. When you make and... Continue Reading →

The Shelter at Highland Falls

On Tuesday, July 11, after days of devastating impact in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York, it was still raining after a long, long day of hard work. Sixty Red Cross volunteers mobilized for the disaster response to extensive damage throughout... Continue Reading →

Take action: Give blood this May

It’s hard to predict when an accident or emergency may happen. But you can help hospitals stand ready by giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross during Trauma Awareness Month in May. When every second counts, blood products... Continue Reading →

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