Category: Blood Donations
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 […]
For Manuel, Donating Blood and Platelets is a Family Affair
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region At the age of 17, Manuel Baquero made his first lifesaving gift of donating blood. Inspired to donate after seeing his […]
Life-long Friends Use Platelet Donations to Hangout and Catch-up
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region I recently spent a morning in the American Red Cross blood donor center in Vancouver, Washington catching up with two […]
The Red Cross Begins COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region As of June 15, 2020 the American Red Cross is testing blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The […]
Lifetime Donor Nears 500th Platelet Donation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Story by Hannah Wood/Red Cross Cascades Region When the Red Cross started its blood services program during WWII, Wendy Ellis’ parents signed up. At age 20, Wendy followed their lead […]
A Powerful Reminder of the Importance of Red Cross Volunteers
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Five years have done little to diminish the emotion that Jamie experienced that day. At the time, she was a volunteer transportation […]
Giving Day Takes On A Different Meaning This Year
Story By Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region Today, March 25th is Giving Day for the American Red Cross. And, due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, Giving […]