Tag: blood
Blood science in the news!
There have been a couple interesting stories related to blood lately- lets take a peak! In blood collection, centrifuges are often used for a variety of purposes. They are the […]
Fashion Finds: Summer REDecorating
Even though Tara’s gone, her REDecorating tips live on. And even though it doesn’t FEEL like summer, with the solstice passed, I can assure you that it really is. So, […]
Twilight: Eclipse Blood Drive
In the past, the Red Cross and the ‘Twilight’ franchise seem to go hand-in-hand. Chapter services promoted the film, then Twilight came back to support Chapter services, and Blood Services […]
Charles Drew Blood Drive
On Saturday, June 12, the Portland Red Cross hosted the Charles Drew Blood Drive. It was a huge success, not just for bringing in blood donations, but for strengthening our […]
We (Still) Shine As One
I didn’t want to let World Blood Donor Day pass without sharing MY favorite video. Here’s Robin lipsynching the theme song “We Shine As One.” Lyrics are available, if you’d […]
World Blood Donor Day
As a Geography wiz myself, at blood drives I often wonder how donating might be different (and similar) internationally. In honor of World Blood Donor Day (June 14th) lets take […]
Oregon College Athlete Chosen for 2010 Red Cross/ NAIA Leadership Program
I spend a lot of time working with collegiate leaders in promoting blood donations, and love to hear when local students are recognized and empowered for their incredible help with […]
Giving a New ‘Leash’ on Life
KVAL (Eugene) has their top story this weekend spotlighting a very special blood donor! Meet Ginger, an active Springfield blood donor. At only eight and a half years old, she […]
Douglas County Leaders demonstrate Double Red
A few weeks ago the double red program made it’s first appearance on the Southern Oregon Coast, and now the program has made an appearance at the Roseburg donor center. […]
Courting Donors Blood Drive: The Photos!
Every year, the Red Cross keeps the tradition of our Rose Festival-sanctioned blood drive and flower competition. With Rose Festival Princesses, live piano music all afternoon and free cake and […]