Category: Blood Donations
Give Blood to Give Time
FACT: Cancer patients use nearly one-quarter of the blood supply – more than patients fighting any other disease. And there simply aren’t enough people donating regularly to meet the need. […]
First-Ever Cascades Region Blood Telethon Significantly Boosts Blood Donor Signups (Video)
Story by Chad Carter/Red Cross Cascades Region In a first-of-its-kind local event, the Red Cross Cascades Region and KTVZ (NBC, Bend) recently partnered together to bring a unique and inspiring […]
Near Personal Tragedy Sparks Mission to Save Lives
Story by Patricia N. Griffiths/Red Cross Cascades Region In the summer of 2006, Lynnadele Schoeneberg was rushed to the emergency room at a Vancouver, WA hospital for a minor foot […]
Help Now: Type O Blood Shortage
Spring is a busy time of year for many people, but the need for blood and platelets doesn’t let up. Last month, more than 11,500 fewer donations were collected than […]
Severe Blood Shortage: Blood and Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
What: The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urges eligible blood and platelet donors to give now. Why: The Red Cross collected over 21,000 fewer blood and platelet […]
What to Know Before You Go: Tips for a First-Time Blood Donor
The American Red Cross recently launched our Missing Types Campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to […]
Where Did A, B and O Go?
Representatives from the Annual Star Wars Blood Drive, Charles Drew Blood Drive, Portland Fire & Rescue Blood Drive, and Local Blood Donors N_tice _nything missing? A few missing letters may […]