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By EILENE E. GUY, American Red Cross volunteer Elaine Rettig has made what she thinks is a “win-win” deal with her family: If they give blood to the American Red Cross, she gives them cash. For every pint of blood … Continue reading →
By Ryan Lang, American Red Cross The American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley has been celebrating everyday heroes from the local community for the past 30 years with the annual Acts of Courage event in Akron. … Continue reading →
Toledo mom grateful for Red Cross assistance following devastating fire By Jim McIntyre, American Red Cross volunteer “This is the first time in my adult life I’ve actually been content.” That quote may not seem to make much sense, coming … Continue reading →
By Eilene E. Guy, American Red Cross volunteer “Sickle Cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States,” and Colleen Meadows is bound and determined to make that fact common knowledge. Colleen has made it her … Continue reading →
By Kathryn Dean, American Red Cross volunteer During Phlebotomist Recognition Week, the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is proud to spotlight Katie Currenti, who has dedicated 29 years to serving as a Red Cross phlebotomist. Katie first started working … Continue reading →