American Red Cross

With the beginning of a new year comes a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are often made to form good habits and reach new goals. This New Year’s, the American Red Cross encourages people to resolve to help patients in need through regular blood …

Food. Shelter. Comfort. Hope. In a season filled with giving, there’s a multitude of ways you can give back to your community through your American Red Cross. “The gift you give today will be there for the patient needing blood, the family needing …

The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult. The American Red Cross’ Give Something that Means …

Some say Thanksgiving should be more than just a single day. When you donate blood through the American Red Cross, you can give thanks for a lifetime. “As you reflect on what you are grateful for this holiday season, set aside time to come donate blood,” …

Sunday, November 3rd, is the end of Daylight Savings time, and the American Red Cross wants area residents to check their smoke detector batteries, in addition to getting back that hour of sleep lost last spring. “This is a perfect time to check your …

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 8th and then get ready for a wonderful evening. The Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Valparaiso Kiwanis Sunrise Club are hosting “Festival of Trees” and “Choc-O-Lots” again …

American Red Cross seeks donors to help meet holiday need You can honor a uniquely American holiday by giving something that’s uniquely you. By donating blood this Thanksgiving, you’ll help ensure that blood is available for patients in need, and honor …

The American Red Cross responds to thousands of fires in people’s homes every year and most of those fires occur while someone is cooking. The focus of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week is “Prevent Kitchen Fires” and the Red …

Outside, leaves are changing to a dazzling array of fiery red, brilliant gold and bright orange hues. Inside the hospitals served by the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross, blood needs are constant for patients diagnosed with cancer …

According to the American Red Cross, approximately 38 percent of the population may be eligible to donate blood. Yet only a fraction of those eligible donate each year, perhaps due to misconceptions about donor eligibility. “Sometimes, individuals with …