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by disasters big and small.
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by disasters big and small.
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The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood or platelets and help refuel the blood supply.
This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR® to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or platelets. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
As a special thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets April 1-15, 2021, will automatically be entered to win a VIP trip for four to the 2022 Indianapolis 500®. The Red Cross will also automatically enter all who come to give in April for a chance to win one of five $1,000 e-gift cards to a merchant of choice. Additional details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Indy500.
The need for blood doesn’t take a pit stop
When seconds count in the race to save lives, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps most. More donors are needed now to help ensure hospitals are ready to respond to the needs of patients this month.
Every day – even during a pandemic – patients like Ashley Byers rely on lifesaving blood products. In April 2016, Byers experienced a life-threatening pregnancy complication and required 121 units of blood as doctors fought to save her life.
“Without blood donations, I would not have survived the medical emergency I experienced after giving birth to my daughter,” said Byers. “As was seen with my situation, a single emergency can cause a massive shortage of blood products. I, along with my family, am truly grateful to all of the blood donors, the American Red Cross and the amazing medical team who saved my life.”
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Huge, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer
“I saw how American Red Cross volunteers listened and cared about me and I wanted to be a member of their team,” reflects Dianne Dennis, shelter resident.
Dennis was displaced from her apartment building following a tornado that struck the town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The roof of her apartment complex had completely torn off and residents were unable to return until repairs and inspections were completed.
In need of a safe place to temporarily stay, Dennis turned to Red Cross who issued assistance in the form of sheltering for her and her neighbors. She spent the next 2 weeks at the shelter and was so impressed with the comfort and care that she received that after returning home, she signed up for Red Cross training classes.
A few months after her training was completed, a call went out that volunteers were needed in Oregon, following a large wildfire. Dennis quickly responded to the call and was on her way to her first deployment. This was her opportunity to provide those evacuated the comfort and care she received.
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