The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days — including many local volunteers heading to …
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Emergency blood shortage: Severe weather further strains Red Cross blood supply
Aug. 26, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency asremnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have furthercomplicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged tomake an appointment to give now. Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer shortfall in donations …
Read More »American Red Cross & Columbus Crew Hosting Blood Drive Friday
The Columbus Crew and the American Red Cross are partnering to host a blood drive on Friday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lower.Com Field. To book an appointment for the drive at Lower.Com Field visit RedCrossBlood.Org and use sponsor code CREW. You can also download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to book an appointment. …
Read More »Blood Donors Needed to Help Keep Blood Supply Growing as Seasons Change
March 11, 2024 — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood orplatelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especiallythose with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesavingtransfusions.During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the …
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