The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end school ceremonies, sporting events and celebrations are expected to fill evenings and weekends, and patients are counting on donors to also make blood donation a priority. Emergencies can happen anywhere,Continue Reading
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring. TheContinue Reading
As severe winter weather and wildfires continue to affect communities across the country, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets to help maintain a stable blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially type O negative, are needed to ensure hospitals can continue to provideContinue Reading
The American Red Cross is asking you to consider giving the gift of your time this year and resolving to help people in need as a volunteer in South Carolina. “Our volunteers make up 90 percent of our work force and are the beating heart and soul of the RedContinue Reading
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelvesContinue Reading
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely and prevent fires. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Yolonda Gainwell, Interim CEO of the Red Cross of SouthContinue Reading
It’s been 30 years since the show Friends first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to aContinue Reading
The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeksContinue Reading
The American Red Cross is urgently calling on donors to give blood now to help bolster the blood supply as summer comes to a close. Donors with Type O blood and those willing to give platelets are especially needed to keep hospitals stocked through August. The demand for blood remainsContinue Reading
On July 17, Richland County held its third blood drive of the year in partnership with the American Red Cross, providing residents and County staff the opportunity to donate the gift of life. In addition to the satisfaction of aiding vulnerable members of the community, participants were rewarded with aContinue Reading
This July, the American Red Cross emphasizes the urgent need for blood donors to support lifesaving transfusions during the summer months. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets. Every donation is crucial in maintaining the stock of blood productsContinue Reading