More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder, and the majority of patients are of African descent.
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This is the season when we hear about violent destructive storms and floods. Our planet’s changing climate is contributing to prolonged drough…
In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine may donate.
Donors who come to give July 7-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email, plus a chance to win gas for a year, a $5,000 value.
All blood types are needed, particularly type O. With less than half a day supply of type O blood in recent weeks, there is an emergency need for type O donors.
Fire departments and police departments from Grand Island, Kearney and Hastings will compete for the most blood donors when the American Red Cross sponsors its annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive next week.
During the drive members of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department and the Kearney Police Department will compete to see who can recruit the most blood donors.
The American Red Cross encourages healthy individuals to consider donating blood.
KEARNEY — The American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage as the COVID-19 outbreak threatens availability of nation’s supply
KEARNEY — The American Red Cross and Hometown Family Radio invite the community to donate blood Monday at the annual Tri-Cities Holiday Blood Drive.
KEARNEY — Platelet donors and blood donors are needed to replenish the blood supply following a summer blood shortage.
KEARNEY — With many regular donors taking summer vacations and preparing for the new school year, the American Red Cross has an emergency need…
KEARNEY — The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs _l_ _d d_n_rs to bring back the missing As, Bs and Os.
Jeff Gosliga knows why it is so important to be a blood donor. This week, as it prepared to kick off Trauma Awareness Month in May, the Americ…
KEARNEY — Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiti…
Stick 'em with the pointy end.
KEARNEY — The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snowstorms, frigid temperatures and the govern…
GRAND ISLAND — The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage.
GRAND ISLAND — The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood in Jan…
GRAND ISLAND — As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer…
GRAND ISLAND — Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in e…
KEARNEY — The American Red Cross is launching a new Missing Types campaign to encourage more blood donations.
KEARNEY — The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply throughout the holiday season.
OMAHA — In June, the American Red Cross joins blood collection agencies around the world marking World Blood Donor Day by raising awareness ab…
RAVENNA — Help celebrate the American Red Cross’ century of service in Nebraska by donating blood at the Ravenna community blood drive from 10…