Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. In … [Read more...]
Red Cross urges healthy individuals to give blood amid coronavirus concerns Low donor turnout could hurt U.S. blood supply
The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of … [Read more...]
Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
ST. PAUL, MN – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year. … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Critical type O blood shortage; donors needed now Donors who give by June 10 receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card
The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood now through June 10 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a … [Read more...]
Be a lifesaver: Give blood with the Red Cross this spring
Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like five-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last spring. During her intense cancer treatments, … [Read more...]
Harmony blood drive exceeds goal by 19
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 27, 2018, succeeded in collecting 59 units of blood. There were 55 donors that presented and four first-time participants. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Genny Hanson, three gallons; Joseph Hershberger, three gallons; Chris Johnson, 12 gallons; Jody Loeffler, six gallons; Randy Mohs, 11 … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by four units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 18, 2018, succeeded in collecting 48 units of blood which was four over their goal. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these 10 donors who reached the following milestones: KatieAnn E. Hershberger, one gallon; Mary Hershberger (Dennis), three gallons; Mary Hershberger (Harvey), … [Read more...]
Red Cross blood shortage: Emergency need for all eligible donors to give now
Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood shortage. Red Cross blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in, … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 6 at Harmony blood drive
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 10, 2018. Our goal for the day was 44, and with 53 donors presenting (including one first-time donor), we succeeded in collecting 50 units. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local donors: Richard Berg, 12 gallons; Peter Bissen, 10 … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors Blood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week
An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to give now and help save lives. The Red Cross escalated its call for blood and platelet donors after a difficult Independence Day week for donations. More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other … [Read more...]