Their support of the Red Cross mission brings help and hope to families in need.
Emergency Blood Shortage
Emergency Blood Shortage
Blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed now to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
Blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed now to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
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The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region
The Minnesota and Dakotas Red Cross region, which includes seven community chapters and five blood donation centers, serves over 7.3 million people across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, including many Indigenous nations, communities, and peoples.
Today, climate crisis impacts are disrupting lives and causing devastating harm. The American Red Cross is on the frontlines of disaster response, supporting families across the country who are struggling to cope with this humanitarian crisis. As extreme weather disasters increase, more people need our help. You can learn more here >>
The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.
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The Mary Coultrap Johnson Blood and Platelet Donation Center
For his 81st birthday, Minnesota and Dakotas Region biomed volunteer and blood and platelet donor Gordy Kircher was deeply touched when his grandchildren — Will, Johanna, and Ethan — donated blood for the first time in his honor, carrying forward his lifesaving legacy. “There’s no greater gift I could have imagined for my birthday than … Continue reading "Passing the Torch: Volunteer’s Dedication Inspires Grandchildren’s First Blood Donations"
Always greeting donors with ‘I’m having a great day,’ Woody inspired a community through his service. For nearly five years, Woody Woodward volunteered with the American Red Cross, helping organize and run blood drives at the American Legion in Fairmont, Minnesota, where he always welcomed donors with a smile and a warm greeting. A proud … Continue reading "A Legacy of Service: Honoring Woody Woodward"
“Who is this person whose blood is making me feel better? What do they like to do? Could I ever meet them to say thank you?” Those questions echoed in Elizabeth’s mind countless times during her fight for survival. When she first felt sick on an April morning in 2021, Elizabeth, from Fairmont, Minnesota, assumed … Continue reading "The Gift That Returned Her Tomorrow"
