Tag: Red Cross Blood
Saturday: Honor MLK Through Our Blood and Organ Donor Registry Drive
Currently in Oregon and Southwest Washington, more than 2,500 people are awaiting an organ transplant. Portland resident Randy Loving (pictured) is one of those people. As a result of diagnosed […]
Why the Heck Should I Give to the Red Cross?
I’ve been playing around on this new Red Cross website all morning, whyshouldigive.org. It’s not so much a game, but it gives you different reasons that the Red Cross is […]
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 […]
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! […]
Make A Difference Day Is Tomorrow!
Make a Difference Day is a national event encompassing the most comprehensive nation-wide day of helping others. USA Weekend reports that in 2009, 3 million people participated in the national […]
Roll Up Your Sleeves for Free Cinetopia Tickets!
The Top 11 reasons the Cinetopia Movie Theater in Vancouver is worth the drive: 1. Extra Wide Leather Seating2. Extra Wide Rows – 1 to 3 Extra Feet3. 50% Steeper […]
Show Off Your Lifesaving Habits…
Here’s some Red Cross math for you: with every unit of donated blood, you can help save up to three lives! This summer, the Red Cross is challenging its donors […]
More Cookies, More Juice and More Donors Needed!
The Red Cross is experiencing an abnormally low turnout for blood donations due to the recent heat, holidays and summer vacations. The Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to […]