Area residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season without visiting stores, browsing catalogs, or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, community members can help save the...
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Additional Porter County Blood Drive Scheduled
An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Harley-Davidson, located at 1151 US Highway 30 in Valparaiso. All presenting donors at this blood drive will have the opportunity to enter a...
Make Time to Give the Greatest Gift this Holiday: The Gift of Life
Blood donations from volunteer donors are high on the wish list for hospital patients and their families this holiday season. “We’re inviting community members to set aside a little bit of time to give the gift of life during the holidays,”...
Festival of Trees
The American Red Cross Porter County Chapter is hosting its Second Annual Festival of Trees. On November 20, after tasting the heavenly delights at the Sunrise Kiwanis Choc-O-Lots, stop by to admire and bid on the exquisitely decorated holiday trees....
Blood Donation is a Unique Way to Give Thanks, Give Back
While Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday season, it also presents a unique opportunity for individuals to give thanks and give back by donating blood. “Giving the gift of life is a great way to demonstrate your thankfulness and give back...
Medical Advances Increase Need for Unique Blood Products
The same medical advances that can help save lives can also increase the need for more and specialized blood products like platelets. Platelets are the microscopic particles in whole blood that help blood clot and stop bleeding. Along with red cells...
Porter County Residents, Organizations and Businesses Honored
On Friday, Oct. 2, the American Red Cross Blood Services, Indiana-Ohio Region, hosted its annual meeting and recognition luncheon at the Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. Many awards were given out, including the Outstanding Blood Donor,...
Celebrate Make a Difference Day by Rolling Up Your Sleeve
The power to make a difference is confirmed every day through people who roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities by donating blood. “You have the power within you to help change a life,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the...
Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights Need for Type O Blood
Hispanic individuals have a special gift to give. As America’s largest growing ethnic group, about 60 percent of Hispanics have type O blood. During Hispanic Heritage Month the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to...
Additional Porter County Blood Drive Scheduled
An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at Walmart, located at 6087 U.S. Highway 6 in Portage. How to Donate BloodIndividuals who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental...