Every 15 seconds, a patient in the U.S. receives platelets, and nearly half of them are suffering from cancer, according to ...

Jackson surpassed its goal during the most recent community blood drive held Feb. 4 at the Drill Sergeant Timothy Kay Soldier ...

As it would turn out, my mom, my inspiration for becoming a blood and then platelet donor, ultimately died of cancer. Trauma and surgery patients often receive donations of power red cells ...

PThere are several blood drives planned in Washington County through February. Dates and locations include: Friday, Feb. 14 Washington County Family YMCA 1709 North Shelby Street Salem 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and platelet ...

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can help ensure patients ...

While most are staying inside to avoid the snow, the drivers of Vitalant are out on the roads, making sure life-saving blood ...

Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank ...

A man from Rhayader has given his 500th blood donation. Chris Jones began his journey as a blood donor in 1975, when a friend ...

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood and platelets as severe winter weather and wildfires have shrunk the supply. (Rose Baca - Staff photographer) The American Red Cross is ...

The clock is ticking to donate. The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region is desperate for blood and platelet donations. Mother Nature is to blame for the shortage. A crisis American Red Cross ...