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American Red Cross Mobilizing Aid for East Coast Storm Victims

Stu Allen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:05:32 +0000

With superstorm Sandy bearing down on the eastern seaboard of the United States the American Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers and supplies to send to affected areas. You can help in a couple of important ways: Donate blood. Hundreds of blood drives that were scheduled in the areas affected by the storm have been cancelled. [...]

Need For Blood Never Takes a Holiday

Stu Allen — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:42:33 +0000

While most of us are enjoying our extended Labor Day weekend, someone is in need of blood products to save their life. The need for blood is there 24/7, 365 days a year. That is where you come in. The American Red Cross continues to struggle to keep up with the demand for blood and [...]

Red Cross Staff Returns To Work, Time to Save Some Lives

Stu Allen — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:59:47 +0000

The strike between blood services workers and the American Red Cross has been suspended, with the staff returning to work without a contract. Negotiations will continue between the union and the Red Cross to resolve the issues that led to the strike and a stoppage of blood collections for several weeks. Now that the staff [...]

March is American Red Cross Month

Stu Allen — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:54:42 +0000

By Presidential Proclamation, March is American Red Cross month. Since 1943 Americans have recognized the Red Cross for the many ways they help people. The Red Cross collects blood (I’m a regular platelet donor) and blood products to help save lives. They offer First Aid and Water Safety courses. Babysitter training. Disaster Aid. Assistance to [...]

Give The Gift of Life This Holiday Season

Stu Allen — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:30:32 +0000

With the holiday season, we have endured a constant barrage of solicitations from charities. The need is real, but many of us are wondering how we are going to pay our own bills. You want to help somehow. You can, and you don't need to get out your checkbook. By donating blood through the American Red Cross, you are literally giving the gift of life. The need for blood and blood products never takes a holiday.

Red Cross, Courtland Center Hold Special Black Friday Blood Drive

Stu Allen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:12:32 +0000

The American Red Cross is partnering with Courtland Center Mall in Burton and ABC 12 this holiday season to help save lives. “What better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of life,” said Colleen O’Callaghan, Donor Recruitment Representative for the American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region. The blood drive will [...]

American Red Cross, Grand Traverse Pie Co. Have Delicious Reason For You To Donate Platelets

Stu Allen — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:49:30 +0000

The American Red Cross has teamed up with the Grand Traverse Pie Company to entice people to donate platelets on Thanksgiving day. Everyone who attempts to donate platelets will get a delicious pie from the Grand Traverse Pie Company. Platelets are used to treat burn patients, cancer patients and others who are really sick. The shelf life for platelets is much shorter than for red blood cells, so taking a holiday off isn't possible for those who need these lifesaving blood products.

Blood and Platelet Donors Needed ASAP

Stu Allen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:25:57 +0000

The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross (where we live) needs to collect approximately 700 units of blood each and every day to keep up with the needs of our community's hospitals. The need for blood and blood products never takes a day off. Locally, there is an immediate need for Platelets, a blood component used to treat cancer patients and others who are very sick.

Red Cross Dealing With Hurricane Irene And Possible Strike

Stu Allen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:31:12 +0000

With a large portion of the East Coast still reeling from the destruction of Hurricane Irene, the American Red Cross is urging you to donate blood and blood platelets to make up for the shortfall of blood collections in that region. At the same time, the Red Cross Great Lakes Region has received a strike [...]

American Red Cross Hosts Dinner for Donors Tomorrow

Erin Bishop — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:42:01 +0000

In a recent press release, the local American Red Cross says they desperately need help with blood donations. You can help out by coming out tomorrow from 11am to 5pm for the First Dinner for Donors Summer Event at Firkin & Fox. You’ll have a chance to win some great prizes when you donate blood. [...]

Red Cross Blood Supply Critically Low In Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee Counties

Stu Allen — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:48:34 +0000

The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region is facing a critical blood shortage and is urging all eligible donors to come forward. Summer months are typically slow for blood donations as people travel and schools are out. Local donations are the lowest in more than a dozen years. Donating blood is easy and [...]

Blood Supply Critically Low, Red Cross Launches Urgent Appeal For Donors

Stu Allen — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:23:05 +0000

Summertime is always a tough time for blood donations. People go away for vacations. They are busy doing many activities. School is out. The last one is the biggest problem for blood collection as blood drives at high schools and colleges are one of the most reliable sources for blood. The American Red Cross hopes [...]

Crim Fitness Foundation Teams Up with the American Red Cross

Erin Bishop — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:40:41 +0000

Are you trying to figure out a way to help the victims of the recent tornadoes? Now you can with the American Red Cross and the Crim Fitness Foundation. All you have to do is show up Saturday at the Flint Farmers Market for a "Fun'd raising run and walk."

Snow Day Leaves Blood Supply Low

Stu Allen — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:27:42 +0000

While students and teachers might have enjoyed the recent snow day, several blood drives had to be canceled due to the bad weather. If you or a loved one needed blood, would it be there? You can do something to make sure. Sign up to donate whole blood, which takes about an hour from start [...]

Save-A-Life Saturday Is Tomorrow

Stu Allen — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:07:24 +0000

Gabrielle Giffords Honorary “Save-A-Life Saturday” is tomorrow. You have the opportunity to learn “hands-only” CPR and other First Aid skills at this FREE event at the Genesee-Lapeer chapter of the American Red Cross. Each training session lasts approximately 45 minutes, and will be offered free of charge at the Red Cross at 1401 S. Grand Traverse [...]

Save Lives, Go To March Madness

Stu Allen — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:57:45 +0000

The American Red Cross really needs good people like you to save lives through blood donations, and you could end up in Chicago for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for helping out.All presenting donors from now through February 28th will be entered into a drawing to win an all-expense trip for two to Chicago to [...]

Because Somebody Needs It

Stu Allen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:20:43 +0000

“Because somebody needs it.” That’s the answer I give when they ask my reason for donating at the American Red Cross Donor Center in Flint.Both my parents were blood donors, and thanks to their good example, I am also a donor. The Red Cross not only collects whole blood for use in over 60 Michigan [...]