Category: Blood Donations
When the Stars Align, It Is A Beautiful Thing For Those With Sickle Cell Disease
Story by Mia Niccol / Red Cross Cascades When we look up at a crescent moon, we admire its beauty as it is a beautiful sight. However, crescent shapes are […]
How One Blood Drive Coordinator Moved Forward with Passion and Purpose When COVID-19 Changed the Rules
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region Carolyn Sunderman defines her volunteer job as coordinator of the Stayton Blood Drive as “a perfect fit for me.” She throws […]
This Neighborhood Went “All In” for a Successful Blood Drive
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region During the pandemic when everyone seems to be distancing themselves from others, the business community on a single street in Bend, […]
Decades of Blood Donation Shows the Impact an Act of Kindness Can Have
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades Region By lying on his back, savoring some quiet moments for two hours every other week, California resident Dennis Thompson has helped […]
Blood Loss During Pregnancy Leads Oregon Mom to Give Back in Inspiring Ways
Story by Colleen Hathaway / Red Cross Cascades Region Recently, at the end of a workday, I spent some time rescheduling meetings due to the snow we’ve had and the […]
Portland Resident Ambre Moton Gives Blood for Life
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region From a young age, Ambre Moton’s upbringing instilled in her the importance of giving back to her community. Ambre grew up […]
The Red Cross Honors Its Unsung Heros
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region This January, during National Blood Donor Month, the Red Cross pays homage to the thousands of citizens who answered the call […]
Blood Drive Sponsored by Senator Manning Aims to Raise Awareness About Sickle Cell Disease
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region On August 7, the Red Cross hosted a successful blood drive at Venue 252 in Eugene, OR. The blood drive was […]
As a Red Cross Volunteer, My Reason for Donating Blood Hits Close to Home
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades I’ve volunteered for the Red Cross for the past four years in different capacities. Often, I write about other long-time blood […]
With 50 Years of Volunteer Service with the Red Cross, Ed Epley Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region Ed Epley’s voice was warm and welcoming on the phone. “You want to interview me?” he asked. “Well, what do you […]