American Red Cross

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...

March is the perfect time to give blood since March is Red Cross Month and the 60th Anniversary of the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “Chances are, wherever you live or wherever you go, you’re likely to encounter someone whose life has been...

Particular need for donors with type O-negative blood With this latest round of severe winter storms, the local American Red Cross has been unable to collect over 820 expected pints of blood over the course of the last three days. Over 20 blood...

Blood donors needed as winter weather continues to affect supply The American Red Cross is preparing to respond to the destructive winter storm that is bearing down on the country from just east of the Rocky Mountains to the coast of New England. The...

Red Cross urging public to give now The latest winter storm on the East Coast is causing more blood drive cancellations and the American Red Cross is urging people in all areas of the country to schedule a blood donation in the coming days. Earlier...

Red Cross urging public to give now The supply of type O negative blood at the local American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels in recent days, as winter weather has canceled blood drives and prevented potential donors from safely traveling to...