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A Note of Gratitude from Hillsboro
Yesterday, I opened a letter from Aglow International in Hillsboro, a small church that requested a presentation on emergency preparedness back in July (yes, long ago in that ’00 decade). […]
Platelet Donor Spotlight: Randy Stone
Today I met a platelet donor from Vancouver named Randy. In addition to donating platelets, Randy sometimes donates whole blood, too. Randy is a relatively new donor; his first whole […]
Are 9-1-1 Operators Ready For Your Call?
Last week, the Today Show took on a very scary topic — whether 9-1-1 operators are ready to walk you through a medical emergency. The story focused on the tragic […]
The Constant Need for O-Negative Blood
Only 7 percent of people in the U.S. have type O-negative blood. O-negative blood donors are called “universal donors” because their blood can be given to people of all blood […]
It’s Time To Vote In The Shorty Awards!
I just got the nicest phone call. The Health & Safety Director at the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross wanted to make sure that we were aware […]
Blood Donor Spotlight: David McGrew
In honor of National Blood Donor Month, I thought it would be fun to feature a few blood donor stories on the blog. Meet blood donor David McGrew, a 28-year-old […]
Have You Seen The Driver Of This Vehicle?
Can you guess what this is? It’s one of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s “landmark objects.” There are only six featured in the museum; this one’s on the […]
A Vampire Blood Bank
It’s official- we are in the middle of a ‘Vampire’ craze. Not even a new year can change that, and this blog is filled with examples. Vampire Diaries, TruBlood, Twilight, […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month!
There are a lot of weird holidays out there. January is National Hot Tea Month, National Oatmeal Month, and National Soup Month. These celebrations might sound warm and tasty, but […]