Tag: blood
The Donor with an ‘Iron Heart’
Donating blood is a rewarding and emotional experience, as you embrace the knowledge that your donation is going off to help save lives. On the other side, there are many […]
Saving the Galaxy One Pint at a Time
On January 1, 2011, the Red Cross will host an epic battle between the ultimate galaxy warriors: Stormtroopers vs. Klingons! Blood and platelet donors from the greater Portland area will […]
A popular television game show featuring the American Red Cross tonight.
What is….Jeopardy? Ding! Ding! Ding! Okay, there may not be any ‘Dings’ but classic quiz shows get these trivia nerds excited. That’s why we’ll be parked in front of the […]
The Perfect Gift.
’Tis the season and everyone’s searching for that perfect gift. It’s about discounts, bargains and savings. But what are we really saving? If just 10% of people in the U.S. […]
Photo Frenzy!
Our Flickr site has blown up with all of the latest Red Cross action! If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Blood Services hosted multiple Thanksgiving Day blood […]
Free Ice Cream at Ben and Jerry’s “Pint for Pint” Drive!
It’s that time of year again! No, not for the holidays…for the Red Cross “Pint For Pint” Blood Drive! This Saturday, December 11th, the Red Cross and Ben and Jerry’s […]
Ice Ice Baby…
Love hockey? Love ice-skating? Most importantly…love free stuff? On Wednesday, December 15, 2010, the Clark County Donor Center is hosting the Mountain View Ice Arena blood drive…just in time for […]
Free Pies and More at Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Blood Drives!
Start the season of giving by giving the gift of life! Present to donate blood or platelets at Portland‘s 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive tomorrow, November 25, 2010, from […]
The snow is falling!
Is it really not winter yet? Well, something certainly is in the spirit of ‘fall’ outside. I am currently at home staying warm in my Red Cross polar fleece, preparing […]
Check In On Foursquare When You Donate Blood!
Smartphone user? Apparently, this means my phone is “dumb,” but for those with more cell phone firepower, today marks the launch of an exciting new foursquare app for blood donors! […]