American Red Cross

The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult. The American Red Cross’ Give Something...

Some say Thanksgiving should be more than just a single day. When you donate blood through the American Red Cross, you can give thanks for a lifetime. “As you reflect on what you are grateful for this holiday season, set aside time to come donate...

Sunday, November 3rd, is the end of Daylight Savings time, and the American Red Cross wants area residents to check their smoke detector batteries, in addition to getting back that hour of sleep lost last spring. "This is a perfect time to check your...

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 8th and then get ready for a wonderful evening. The Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Valparaiso Kiwanis Sunrise Club are hosting "Festival of Trees" and "Choc-O-Lots" again this year. The Old...

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...

The American Red Cross is pleased to share the results of NIPSCO’s 2013 Charity of Choice campaign: NIPSCO employees gave 193 volunteer hours, 389 pints of blood and $100,000 to help the American Red Cross serve Hoosiers in need. “First, the...

Outside, leaves are changing to a dazzling array of fiery red, brilliant gold and bright orange hues. Inside the hospitals served by the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross, blood needs are constant for patients diagnosed...

According to the American Red Cross, approximately 38 percent of the population may be eligible to donate blood. Yet only a fraction of those eligible donate each year, perhaps due to misconceptions about donor eligibility. “Sometimes, individuals...

With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate...

Red Cross says there is an urgent need for platelets and specific blood types While thousands of people have responded to the recent emergency call for blood and platelet donations from the American Red Cross, there remains an urgent need for...