Greater Ozarks-Arkansas
January 24, 2011
Call is issued for all eligible donors to help replenish decreasing supply
Severe winter weather throughout much of the eastern half of the United States in recent weeks has caused the cancellation of more than 14,000 blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross. The severity of the...
January 13, 2011
This week’s winter storm has forced the cancellation of hundreds of American Red Cross blood drives along the eastern seaboard, causing a shortfall of more than 8,000 blood donations in the southeast and northeast corners of the country.
January 5, 2011
Attention guys and gals! Strap on your blue suede shoes and put on your best poodle skirts. It’s time to Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve with the American Red Cross and Elvis Presley Enterprises.
November 15, 2010
Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, TN will officially begin the holiday season by “flipping the switch” for the annual lighting celebration on November 19, with the traditional lights and decorations on the 13.8 acre mansion property. The extensive display includes hundreds of...
October 15, 2010
The kickoff event for this year’s University of Arkansas (http://www.uark.edu/home/) homecoming activities is the annual humanitarian effort to collect blood from campus donors.
August 30, 2010
Present to Donate Blood with the Red Cross and You Could Win! Labor Day is often referred to as “summer’s last hurrah,” a final goodbye to road trips and fun in the sun. Thinking about it is enough to take the air right out of your tires!
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August 27, 2010
Getting muddy for a good cause! On August 28th police officers, firefighters and EMS responders will join together at the Bryant MUDBOWL Mud Volleyball tournament for a day of fun to benefit the American Red Cross.
August 10, 2010
Mosquitoes love to take your blood! Wouldn’t you rather share it with a neighbor in need? Help starve a mosquito by donating blood at the 8th annual American Red Cross Mosquito Bash Blood Drive. The event is held at this time of year to help replenish supplies which are often low due to...
August 2, 2010
Go to redcrossracing.com and Enter the Red, White & Vroom! Sweepstakes
Plus, One Lucky Person Wins a $100 Gas Card Each Day: Aug. 1 – Sept. 15
August 1, 2010
AEMTA Conference Attendees Sign Up to Give the Gift of Life Summer is a critical time for the nation’s blood supply. eather extremes, closed schools, summer vacations and family activities all combine to impact attendance at blood drives. Supplies are dropping...
