The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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Video: American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program at Fort Jackson
The American Red Cross offers a Dental Assistant Program for military spouses and dependents on military bases across the country. Hear from three program participants currently learning at Caldwell Dental Clinic at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC.
Kara required a blood transfusion while 23 weeks pregnant with her daughter, Mila. Blood donors helped ensure Kara gets to watch her child grow up. "I can't imagine a world where I'm not Mila's mom; if I didn't survive delivery.”
News Story: Red Cross-certified Lifeguard Honored with Most Prestigious Lifesaving Award
“I was just there at the right time—at the right time, with the right training,” said Teresa Collins, an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard. “I’m thankful that I’ve been given the training. It kicked in—automatically.”
News Story: Phlebotomist’s Home Damaged by Tropical Storm Debby
Samantha Patton, who is one of our phlebotomists, was at home when Debby rolled through her community. The storm caused significant damage to her home but she was grateful for the support she received from her neighbors and Red Cross colleagues.
News Story: South Carolina Green Team Plants Grasses in Charleston to Help Restore Coastal Marshes
Red Crossers got their hands dirty planting spartina grass in a coastal marsh to protect shorelines from erosion and storm flooding. As severe weather increases due to the climate crisis, the Red Cross is helping to make our community more resilient.
News Story: Mount Pleasant Teacher Saves Choking Student’s Life
Johnnie Williams will do anything to keep her students safe. That promise rang true the moment one of them started choking in class. 11-year-old Mason popped a hard candy in his mouth, it became stuck. Johnnie gave abdominal thrusts saving his life.
News Story: Red Cross Provides Comfort and Hope to Florence County Family Displaced by Home Fire
"It is a great loss. It's a devastating loss, but it's not the worst loss, because I still have my kids." One week before Christmas, Tiffanee and her children lost their home in Florence County, South Carolina, after a fire broke out.
News Story: Red Cross Rallies Donors during Black History Month to help patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Kharlybia was born with sickle cell disease and received her first blood transfusion when she was 5 years old. Now 28, Kharlybia has received hundreds of blood transfusions to relieve the pain she experiences as a result of sickle cell disease.
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News Story: Blood Donors Help Upstate Child with Rare Form of Anemia
“He’s getting platelets now since the transplant wipes everything out,” Max’s mom, D’Laci said. “I noticed on the bag that they use Red Cross blood.” Over 30 units of blood were critical to maintaining Max’s health following a bone marrow transplant.
News Story: Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Blood After Life-Changing Medical Emergency
"The blood I received more than likely came from a blood drive. The members of my family do not have the same blood as me. Without blood drives, the lifesaving blood that people need in times of crisis would not be available."
Video: Red Cross Volunteers from South Carolina Deploy to Support National Disaster
South Carolina Red Crossers volunteer to help their neighbors near and far after disasters. Over the last 12 months, 161 SC volunteers raised their hands to deploy to disasters and provide relief to people in an emergency, including Greg Schulte.
News Story: Blood and Platelet Donors Help Save Child’s Life
Talon Adkins is a 9-year-old boy from Eutawville, SC. His life dramatically changed when he was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a disease in which the bone marrow doesn't make enough blood cells. Blood Transfusions help give him strength.