With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate...
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Red Cross Rewards Blood Donors as Summer Winds Down
Summer Blood Donations Encouraged to Keep Pace with Blood Needs
Red Cross says there is an urgent need for platelets and specific blood types While thousands of people have responded to the recent emergency call for blood and platelet donations from the American Red Cross, there remains an urgent need for...
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You can be twice the hero to people in need this summer by donating the double red cell way through the American Red Cross. A double red cell donation involves giving two units of red cells through an automated donation process. Donors who may be...
Read MoreRed Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood and Platelet Donors
Blood donations down about 10 percent in June The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the...
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