Red Cross donor ambassadors help keep the wheels turning behind the scenes as the agency continues it's mission to provide support for hospitals and patients who need blood.
Red Cross working to avoid summer donation slump
Red Cross hopes to avoid summer blood donation slump By Jasmine Turner | May 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 8:13 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Red Cross is urging the community to donate blood if they are able to. The organization is concerned that getting back to normal life may impact blood donations.
“As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people begin to return to some of their favorite activities, the Red Cross is concerned about the impact this could have on blood donor turnout and the blood supply this summer,” the organization explained in a press release. “The need for lifesaving blood transfusions never takes a break. It’s critical to have blood ready to go when every second counts.”
You can donate blood to the Red Cross after getting vaccinated
The American Red Cross is reminding people even after getting vaccinated for COVID-19, people are still eligible to give blood.
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RICHMOND, Va. Throughout the pandemic, the Red Cross has been facing a lack of blood donations across the nation.
As more and more people get vaccinated and resume some of their favorite activities, the Red Cross is encouraging citizens to consider donating their blood.
Some may wonder if they can donate after receiving the vaccine. And the answer is, yes.
If donors are symptom free and feeling well, Red Cross organizers said they can give blood.
The American Red Cross said they're facing a shortage of blood donations after a marathon of winter storms caused them to cancel multiple blood drives.
American Red Cross honors Virginia State Police personnel for lifesaving efforts
Published Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, 11:59 am
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Front Page » Local/State » Local2 » American Red Cross honors Virginia State Police personnel for lifesaving efforts
Eighteen Virginia State Police personnel have achieved American Red Cross National Lifesaving Awards for Professional Responders, one of the organization’s highest honors.
The Red Cross awards are presented to professional responders and healthcare professionals who have saved or sustained a life as a direct result of Red Cross training.