The dreaded summer heat is around the corner, and Texans need to take precautionary measures. The American Red Cross offers the information below to help families stay safe. Each summer thousands of people suffer from heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke....
Summer is here and many families will beat the heat by spending time in the pool. Special attention must be paid to children’s safety around swimming pools. According to the Red Cross, more than 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The...
According to the Red Cross, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increased need for blood and platelet donations. They need the help of donors and blood drive hosts to help meet the need. In addition, ss hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that...
Friday, Oct. 20, the Dallas-based chicken restaurant, Golden Chick, held two check presentations at their location off Meadow and North Central Expressway. One check went to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, and the other...
The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer...
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make blood donations to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in...
The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood during September. “The Red Cross and Sport Clips have partnered for several years to help ensure blood is available for patients in need...
While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is...
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. “Many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start...
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of...