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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 →

Lend an arm: Give blood or platelets

For patients in the ER, fighting cancer or facing a life-threatening illness, help can’t wait.But without necessary blood products, patient care may be delayed. It’s critically important to maintain the blood supply to ensure blood and platelets are available when... Continue Reading →

Honoring Community Heroes During Red Cross Month

This March, the Eastern New York Region is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first... Continue Reading →

Eastern New York -Together We Delivered Hope in 2022

In 2022, the American Red Cross responded to crises of all kinds, from a blood shortage at the beginning of the year to Hurricane Ian and thousands of smaller disasters. We have been and will continue to be there for... Continue Reading →

Northeastern NY Chapter Welcomes New Board Members

The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York (NENY) has elected three new members to its board of directors: Brad Bentley of Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), Vanessa Toney Bobb MD, PhD of Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) and... Continue Reading →

National Preparedness Month: Get Ready Now for Emergencies

People everywhere are feeling the impacts of climate change with more frequent and intense weather events threatening our communities. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross, Eastern New York Region, urges everyone to get ready for these... Continue Reading →

Nominate Your Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration

Deadline for nominations is Aug. 31 Do you know an individual, group, or organization who has performed heroic acts to help others in need or made a meaningful impact in the community this year?  The American Red Cross of Central... Continue Reading →

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