American Red Cross

Communities across America celebrate the Fourth of July each year with fireworks, barbecues and get-togethers. And while such activities are long-time summer favorites, citizens can add another tradition to the mix by coming to donate blood with...

Volunteer donors key to meeting universal need for blood Strengthening the base of volunteer blood donors who help ensure a stable blood supply across the globe will be the focus of World Blood Donor Day on June 14. “The need for blood is...

Vans Warped Tour promotion helps the American Red Cross connect with youth In the Indiana-Ohio Region, 565 blood drives a year are held at high schools and colleges, representing approximately 31,000 units of blood in our community alone. When school...

Public encouraged to reconnect and give throughout summer Summer means sun, fun and sometimes, a drop in blood donations. That’s because school’s out, and donors who regularly give throughout the academic year might wait until fall before...

Campaign honors fallen officers, raises awareness of need for blood Throughout the month of June, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign. This is the fifth year the Red Cross will host blood...

While Memorial Day may signal the unofficial start of summer, the holiday’s true meaning is inescapable for those wishing to honor members of the United States Armed Forces. Making a blood donation through your American Red Cross is one way to pay...

World Red Cross Day is May 8 You can celebrate the birth of a movement and help others in need by coming to donate blood in early May. May 8 marks World Red Cross Day, as well as the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of what is known today as the...

April is Minority Health Awareness Month Building a diverse blood supply is critical to meeting the medical needs of an increasingly diverse U.S. population. Donating blood during Minority Health Awareness Month this April is one way to help....

National Volunteer Week slated for April 10 through 16 Individuals and organizations can seize the moment and share in honoring America’s volunteers this spring. National Volunteer Week runs April 10 through 16 and celebrates the millions of people...

If the last decade is any indication, people worldwide rely on humanitarian aid during times of great need. And that’s where the American Red Cross comes in. For 130 years, the American Red Cross has helped individuals and families prevent, prepare...