Daylight saving time ends on November 5 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the alarms are working. Home fires claim more lives every year than... Continue Reading →
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 →
Susan Pope is our Disaster Program Manager based in Liverpool, Onondaga County. Born in Europe, she had been ineligible to donate blood due to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance regarding donor eligibility restrictions on European residency and travel as... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage, and we’re rallying supporters to help! Please book a time to give as soon as possible and help spread the word. Three ways to make a donation... Continue Reading →
A MEGA SHOUT OUT to the volunteers, staff and guests who made Park-It 2023 a success! Thanks to the generosity of Crucible Industries, for the past 21 years, we've parked cars at a lot across from the main gate of The Great New... Continue Reading →
September is National Preparedness Month. The American Red Cross has seen a significant shortfall in blood and platelet donations over the last month, making it hard to keep pace with the need for blood products. A strong blood supply is... Continue Reading →
Congratulation to May Becker who is the Eastern New York Region's Volunteer of the Year! May received the award at our recent Regional Volunteer Awards Ceremony with volunteers and staff attending at all of our offices across the region, as... Continue Reading →
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 →
We know summer is the season for beach days and vacays, but the need for blood doesn't pause. Unfortunately, there’s been a concerning shortfall in blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross in recent weeks. You can help... Continue Reading →
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