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Son’s blood transfusions and heartbreaking cancer battle, leads mom to Red Cross career ‘to give back’
Story by Lara Weberling/Red Cross Cascades Region Our son Hans was just three years old when he was diagnosed with Stage IV High Risk Neuroblastoma in 2006. They found a large […]
Red Cross blood supply at historic low levels
Give the gift of life this December and be rewarded During the season of giving, we’re used to seeing retail shelves full of wonderful gifts. American Red Cross blood bank shelves haven’t been […]
Cascades Region Phlebotomist to Retire after 25 Years of Collecting Blood in Central Oregon
Story by Julie E. Furnas/Red Cross Cascades Region Mark Vieu started his career as a whole blood Phlebotomist with the Red Cross in Bend, in 1996. Mark plans to retire […]
Red Cross and St. Charles Health Encourage Blood Donors to Help Fill Current Urgent Need for Blood
Story by Denise Holley/American Red Cross Cascades Region When it comes to saving a life, nothing is more precious than human blood for patients, hospitals and trauma centers across the […]
When the Stars Align, It Is A Beautiful Thing For Those With Sickle Cell Disease
Story by Mia Niccol / Red Cross Cascades When we look up at a crescent moon, we admire its beauty as it is a beautiful sight. However, crescent shapes are […]
How One Blood Drive Coordinator Moved Forward with Passion and Purpose When COVID-19 Changed the Rules
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region Carolyn Sunderman defines her volunteer job as coordinator of the Stayton Blood Drive as “a perfect fit for me.” She throws […]
This Neighborhood Went “All In” for a Successful Blood Drive
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region During the pandemic when everyone seems to be distancing themselves from others, the business community on a single street in Bend, […]
Decades of Blood Donation Shows the Impact an Act of Kindness Can Have
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades Region By lying on his back, savoring some quiet moments for two hours every other week, California resident Dennis Thompson has helped […]
Blood Loss During Pregnancy Leads Oregon Mom to Give Back in Inspiring Ways
Story by Colleen Hathaway / Red Cross Cascades Region Recently, at the end of a workday, I spent some time rescheduling meetings due to the snow we’ve had and the […]
Portland Resident Ambre Moton Gives Blood for Life
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region From a young age, Ambre Moton’s upbringing instilled in her the importance of giving back to her community. Ambre grew up […]