Tag: blood
It’s almost ‘that’ time of year again…
Is it just me, or is Halloween not really that scary compared to the weeks after? Each November welcomes large groups of individuals dressed up to support their favorite team, […]
Red Cross Returns to The Doctors Tomorrow!
From heart attacks to blood transfusions to emergency triage, the Red Cross certainly has a part to play in the drama of hospital life. So it makes perfect sense that […]
Ride for Red Hits PDX!
A Canadian beauty queen and an Olympic bobsledder rode their bikes through Portland; one stop on their 4000km (2485 mile) “Ride For Red” from Calgary, Alberta to Santa Monica, California. […]
Battlestar Galactica’s ending could have been spoiled by… blood facts?
If you have followed television over the past decade, you likely have gotten caught by one of the epic story-arch shows with movie-style story writing and filming. After years of […]
Red Cross Superheroes!
True superheroes give blood and learn CPR. A while ago, real life superheroes from Zetaman.TV visited the Portland Red Cross to donate blood, become CPR certified and “fight the great […]
“Pint for a Pizza” Blood Drive – All October!
Help Save a Life at the Papa Murphy’s “Pint for a Pizza” Blood Drive! What’s better than pizza night with Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza? How about a free […]
EARTH The Book The Mention
While I might not be the biggest book reader, nor am I actively politically minded, I do enjoy a funny book that pokes fun at just about everything. That is […]
Being Prepared for the Unexpected
Even though it is Preparedness Month, sometimes we see Red Cross related news that even catches us off guard. Here are a few amazing/interesting/awkward stories from the past two weeks. […]
Portland Pirate Pride!
“Avast ye bilge-sucking seadog! Keelhaul the scallywag over Davy Jones’ locker! …Are you completely confused? If so, you need to brush up on your Pirate English! This weekend is the […]
Think You Can’t Donate Blood? Investigate and Be Sure!
“I was out of the country for a year…” “My iron level is always too low…” “I just got a tattoo…”There are many reasons for why people think they can’t […]