National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter which is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products. During winter, inclement weather and seasonal...
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people down the street,...
Hundreds of survivors of the Dec. 26 tornado have registered with the American Red Cross in order to access a variety of relief services. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 22. Anyone needing to register with the Red Cross must go to their office at 4800 Harry...