(November 1, 2017) — The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though … Continue reading
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Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season
(Oct. 23, 2017) — With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood … Continue reading
The Latest: Red Cross delivers aid to Syrian town
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the developments in Syria, where a Russia-U.S.-brokered cease-fire, now in its seventh day, is hanging in the balance after numerous violations (all times local): 6:30 p.m. The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has delivered humanitarian aid to the besieged town of Talbiseh in Syria’s central Homs … Continue reading
Red Cross needs donors of all blood types to maintain a diverse supply
(September 7, 2016) — During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. Blood donors may be helping patients like 11-year-old Martin Mwita who has sickle cell disease. His body doesn’t produce enough healthy red … Continue reading
Red Cross sets up service center after Oceanview fire, promotes fire safety
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb, 14, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping approximately thirty families after a four alarm fire in the 1200 block of Ocean View in the Willoughby Spit section in Norfolk, Va. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs and will be setting up a service center including … Continue reading
Red Cross urgently needs blood donors
(Jan. 19, 2016) – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. For Heather … Continue reading
105-year-old Afghan refugee seeks better life in Europe
OPATOVAC, Croatia (AP) — She is 105 years old but still dreams of a better life without wars and bombs. Bibihal Uzbeki, from Kunduz, Afghanistan, is among tens of thousands of migrants who have traveled for thousands of miles fleeing war and poverty to search for a happier, safer future in Europe. Wrapped in a … Continue reading
Red Cross: Wounded trapped in C. African Republic capital
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Aid officials pleaded for access to the neighborhoods of Central African Republic’s treacherous capital on Wednesday, saying that sectarian clashes between rivaling Christian and Muslim militias make it too dangerous for teams to recover bodies and or to help the wounded. At least 42 deaths have been confirmed in … Continue reading
Kenyan warplanes attack suspected militant positions
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya launched airstrikes against Islamic militants in Somalia following an extremist attack on a Kenyan college that killed 148 people, a military spokesman said Monday. Some of the relatives of those who died gathered at a funeral home in Nairobi to view their loved ones. They prayed under an awning … Continue reading
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