Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Region
June 21, 2011
Type O ALERT
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels.
If you are a type O negative donor you can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a lingering summer shortage.
Type O negative blood is always in high demand because...
June 15, 2011
311 lends music for Red Cross Public Service Announcements
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 06/15/2011: The American Red Cross will feature Brian Boyle, a blood recipient and Ironman tri-athlete, in a new series of public service announcements with the soundtrack provided courtesy of music group, 311. A...
June 14, 2011
Help those affected by this disease. Give Blood.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic disorder of the blood vessels, which affects about one in 5,000 people. It affects males and females from all racial and ethnic groups.
June 10, 2011
Type O Negative Blood Donors Needed
Summer is here and the supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped significantly.
A decline in blood donations is typical during the summer as donors become busy with seasonal activities and overlook donating blood. For this reason...
June 8, 2011
Blood Donations Typically Decline in Summer, Need Remains Constant.
March 1, 2011
All Presenting Blood Donors Get Free Six-Inch Sub*
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March is Red Cross Month. To celebrate, the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac (GC&P) Blood Services Region and SUBWAY® are partnering to help increase the blood supply and raise awareness about the need for...
December 22, 2010
Risk of Bad Weather Could Leave Blood Supply Vulnerable
October 25, 2010
Gifts that Save the Day
For the second year, the American Red Cross is launching “Gifts that Save the Day,” a holiday giving campaign that inspires people to make a gift that can save the day for those in need. Now more than ever, we all want to give gifts that really matter. Support...
October 14, 2010
Redskins Blood Drive Saturday and Ceremonial Game Sunday
September 30, 2010
Red Cross Blood Donors in October Can Honor the Fight Against Breast Cancer
