Since the beginning of the year, blood drives have been canceled in nearly every state where the American Red Cross collects blood, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This comes as the Red Cross is already... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood... Continue Reading →
As you consider New Year’s resolutions, we ask you resolve to make a difference and support your community by becoming a volunteer in 2024. We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters increase due to extreme weather. Across the... Continue Reading →
Giving blood is an easy resolution to keep and it helps save lives! Make your first donation appointment of 2024 with the American Red Cross by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).... Continue Reading →
A year-end message from Kevin Coffey Regional Chief Executive Officer American Red Cross Eastern New York Region In 2020, I wrote an article titled Loss and Hope. It was a tribute to my friend Tommy, but also a reflection on... Continue Reading →
The time has come for holiday lights and decorations to make our homes beautiful and festive. As the anticipation builds for the fun times that lie ahead, make sure to keep safety in mind. You don't want a sudden fire,... Continue Reading →
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … to make a blood or platelet donation! Hectic holiday schedules, winter weather and seasonal illness can take a toll on the American Red Cross blood supply. But when you give now,... Continue Reading →
Roy Dennis of Oneida County recently recorded his 100th and 101st donations with a Power Red donation! During Power Red, donors give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of blood used every day for those needing transfusions as... Continue Reading →
American Red Cross employee John Minnick is truly a helping hand in his local community, wearing many hats. In addition to his responsibilities as a Blood Collections Specialist at the Liverpool Blood Donation Center he is also a volunteer fireman... Continue Reading →
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