Only 3 percent of US population donates blood: Why aren’t you 1 of them?
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What if the letters A, B and O suddenly went missing? H_w m_ny w_uld y_u n_tice? The American Red Cross hopes missing As, Bs and Os from brands, social media pages and websites will remind people to donate blood. The campaign is intended to highlight that when A, B and O blood …
On Nov. 11, 8-year-old Gracie Andrews received life-changing news. It was the day she was diagnosed with leukemia, and routine doctor appointments and chemotherapy became a part of her everyday life. Since Gracie’s diagnosis, relatives and friends of the Andrews family have been asking what they can do to help. …
The American Red Cross and 93.3 WMMR radio hosts will lead a blood drive in King of Prussia later this month. The 13th annual “I Bleed for Preston and Steve” drive will take place on Saturday, June 16 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort Event Center from 6 a.m. to …
On June 2 a little boy by the name of Lee celebrated his fourth birthday by giving back to the community. Lee had a bone marrow transplant when he was only five months old and during that difficult time, he was in need of blood and received plenty of it. Lee …
A first-grade teacher in Amherst has started an annual lifesaving tradition at her school after a student battled a serious medical condition. Carter Mock endured painful treatments for bone cancer at Boston Children’s Hospital and has needed a lot of blood transfusions. Just one pint can make a huge difference …
The American Red Cross recently named a girl from Matteson one of its 2018 heroes because she dedicated her birthday party to help other children suffering from sickle cell disease. Instead of wanting a party or even birthday gifts, Olivia Shorter, 7, decided late last summer she wanted an event to raise …
One of Frank Falkofske’s goals in life was to make someone laugh each day. He was also known for driving his pink Cadillac through the streets of Ellsworth and driving his pink motorcycle in parades; in addition he was known for being a dedicated blood donor. Falkofske donated more than …
Let me tell you a secret. I had never given blood before I began working at the American Red Cross. I was like a lot of people – nobody ever asked me to give and it had NEVER crossed my mind. I just took for granted that blood was there …
Most little boys get excited for Lego’s or a Superhero-themed birthday party, but one young boy in Colorado decided to use his birthday as a way to give back. Last year Henry Heckenberg spent his birthday in the hospital after he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Read Full …
Anoop and Aathira, a newly wed couple, turned trailblazers of humanity by celebrating their wedding in a unique way. Both donated blood in the blood donation camp organised to mark their wedding celebrations at the groom’s residence. Nellikkara native PS Anoop and Pulpally native VS Aathira entered wedlock on Sunday …