Tag: blood
Summer of music perks for blood donors
Summer is a time for going out, having fun, and enjoying outdoor concerts. It is also a great time to present to donate blood, as there are many summer promotions. […]
Red, White and YOU Blood Drives – July 4th!
The Red Cross will host its annual Celebrate Freedom blood drives on Monday, July 4, 2011. The Celebrate Freedom events help give an important boost to vital blood collections during […]
Tiny Drones + Daytime Mosquitoes = Red Cross Conspiracy?
Our own Dave Brooke spotted this letter in today’s Oregonian. It made me smile on a Friday, so I thought I’d share it with you. Thanks for making our day, […]
Pint For Pounds almost done brewing
Are you weak from a lack of coffee? There is only a week left in our Pint For Pounds campaign, in which presenting blood and platelet donors can enter for […]
TYPE O ALERT – PLEASE DONATE
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels.If you are a type O negative donor you can make the difference between […]
Today Is World Blood Donor Day!
In 2011 alone, nearly 6 million people across America may require a blood transfusion. With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of donors. Through […]
Saturday: “Blood & Ink” Drive Returns…Win $75 Off Your Next Tattoo!
This Saturday, June 11, members of the Gypsy Queens Oregon Chapter will return to donate blood at the “Blood & Ink” Drive at the Portland Red Cross, located at 3131 […]
Pint For Pounds!
Is your blood type “latte?” Come in to donate blood or platelets during the month of June at any American Red Cross blood drive in Oregon or Washington and enter […]
OSU’s Everyday Champions know how to bleed orange
This past week I was fortunate enough to attend the Spring term blood drive at Oregon State University, the largest drive in the Pacific Northwest. With over 1,000 individuals presenting […]
Four (Funny) Reasons To Give Blood
A while back, we gave you a list of why people who donate blood are sexy. But that assumes something — that you actually WANT to donate blood in the […]