American Red Cross

American Red Cross provides tips for good donation experience Planning ahead is one way to take the stress out of holiday gift giving. And when you plan to give the gift of life through the American Red Cross, you can make the most of your donation...

American Red Cross encourages blood and platelet donations for the holidays ‘Tis the season and everyone is searching for gift ideas that don’t break the bank. Despite the half-off or early bird sales, many people struggle to find the perfect...

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive dedicated to Gerry Albright on Friday, Nov. 12, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Grace Church of the Nazarene, located at 5360 Clem Road in Portage. Gerry Albright, Portage resident, was diagnosed with...

American Red Cross seeks donors to help meet holiday need You can honor a uniquely American holiday by giving something that’s uniquely you. By donating blood this Thanksgiving, you’ll help ensure that blood is available for patients in need, and...

While some people believe personality is driven by blood type, one truth holds: when you donate blood through the American Red Cross, you become the giving type. “Coming to donate blood shows you’re someone who cares about others,” said Sharyn...

Red Cross Distributes Awards for Outstanding Support On Oct.1, the American Red Cross Blood Services, Indiana-Ohio Region, hosted its annual recognition luncheon at the Fort Wayne Marriott. Many awards were distributed to recognize the outstanding...

On the 19th of November the Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding their Third Annual Festival of Trees. Please join leading community businesses and organizations in supporting the Porter County Chapter of the American Red...

Annual observance begins September 15, runs through October 15 Hispanic Americans have a special gift to give. As America’s largest growing ethnic group, about 60 percent of people of Hispanic descent have type O blood. And when you consider that...

Sickle cell is a lifelong disease. For many, blood transfusions offer hope. “Blood donors can play an important role in the treatment of sickle cell disease,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red...

Porter County residents asked to schedule a blood donation appointment The American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors on Aug. 19, 2010. The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies...