American Red Cross

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...

September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month You can join the fight to beat cancer, one blood donation at a time. “Blood and platelets from volunteer donors can be vital to the care and treatment of people with cancer,” said Sharyn Whitman,...

Donating blood has never been more social. With a presence on Facebook, You Tube, Twitter and Flickr, the American Red Cross provides an array of electronic opportunity for blood donors to build a virtual community. Donors, too, can subscribe to...

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in honor of Porter County resident Colin Mosley, on July 24, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at South Haven Fire Department in the Community Room, located at 398 W. 700 N. in Valparaiso. One-year-old Colin...

You can be twice the hero to people in need this summer by giving the double red cell way through the American Red Cross. A double red cell donation involves giving two pints of red cells through an automated donation process. And time-strapped...

Merrillville and Valparaiso stores compete in the 5th annual challenge Battle lines are strategically drawn as the Merrillville and Valparaiso Best Buy stores roll up their sleeves in preparation for the annual Battle for Blood. For the fifth year,...