Red Cross Central California Blog
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
By Andrea Manokian, Red Cross Communications Volunteer “Knowing that one donation can save more than one life motivates me to give back and support my community in any way I can.” – Jessica Steele Jessica Steele is a 30-year-old single mother who is devoted to saving lives. Having worked in the medical field since she … Continue reading How Blood Donor, Jessica Steele, is Helping Save Lives
"Every year, 95.5 KLOS listeners rally to the drumbeat—donating blood and saving lives with heart and soul. It’s a tradition of compassion, courage, and community spirit that shines especially bright during the summer, when the need for blood is at its highest," said Eric Horton, regional donor services executive with the American Red Cross Los … Continue reading KLOS Radio and the Red Cross Team Up to Rock
We are grateful to those who generously roll up a sleeve for patients in need! Let's salute the heroes who donate blood and platelets and help save lives this National Blood Donor Month. This month serves to recognize America’s donors and encourage more individuals to donate blood in January and throughout the year. Get to … Continue reading Celebrating Blood Donors during National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage … Continue reading Red Cross emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
By Steve Medina, Communications Volunteer John Fasching's journey into blood donation began under the most unexpected circumstances. Decades ago, John underwent medical surgery that took a sudden and unexpected turn. Unknown to both him and his medical team, he suffered internal hemorrhaging during the procedure. It wasn't until John's blood pressure plummeted dangerously low that … Continue reading John Fasching: 42 Years of Lifesaving Blood Donations
The American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage on Sept. 11, citing a critically low blood supply level that dropped nearly 25% since early August. Since the plea for more blood donors went out, the Red Cross has seen an increase in donations and is thankful to everyone who has rolled up a sleeve … Continue reading When times get tough, blood donors step up
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Steve Medina is a Red Cross volunteer serving with the Disaster Action Team, in Mass Care, and recently as a part … Continue reading Join Me to Save Lives
The American Red Cross is calling on blood and platelet donors to make and keep blood or platelet donation appointments to help prevent a shortage that could disrupt patient care. One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. Give now to ensure blood products are available for those living with sickle … Continue reading Help the Red Cross prevent a blood shortage
1 in 3 African American blood donors are a match for people with sickle cell disease Sickle Cell Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the work of the American Red Cross initiative to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease continues. The Red Cross is teaming up … Continue reading Blood Donations Are Crucial For Patients With Sickle Cell Disease – And You Can Help
By Eddie Zamora, Kern County & Eastern Sierra Chapter Executive Director The smallest patients need the most specialized care Kim Cantrell has been donating for years at Edwards Airforce base in Kern County with the American Red Cross. After donating blood at a previous blood drive at Edwards, she received a notification and a t-shirt … Continue reading Blood Donors are Heroes for Babies
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