Newsroom

Heart of America

Welcome to the Red Cross Newsroom. Here you will find the latest news and information about Red Cross Blood Services.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a media interview please contact:

Ben Corey
Communications Program Manager
benjamin.corey@redcross.org
Ph. 309-636-4284 (Office)
309-634-1385 (Cell)
Fax: 309-674-0072

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January 23, 2013
PEORIA, Ill. (January 23, 2013)— To help ensure a sufficient blood supply this winter season, Bradley University in Peoria and Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal will faceoff in the Challenge on 74 blood donation competition. The school that collects the most pints of blood from...
January 9, 2013
PEORIA, Ill. — To help ensure a sufficient blood supply this winter season, 27 area colleges and universities are hosting American Red Cross We Challenge “U” Blood Drives on between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2013. All presenting donors will receive a commemorative We Challenge “U...
December 17, 2012
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2012) – The holidays bring friends and families together to celebrate and share in special times of giving. But the holidays can also be a difficult time for families with a loved one who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis or a major illness requiring lifesaving...
December 17, 2012
PONTIAC, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2012) – The holidays bring friends and families together to celebrate and share in special times of giving. But the holidays can also be a difficult time for families with a loved one who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis or a major illness requiring lifesaving blood...
December 10, 2012
PEORIA, Ill. (Dec. 10, 2012) – The holidays bring friends and families together to celebrate and share in special times of giving. But the holidays can also be a difficult time for families with a loved one who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis or a major illness requiring lifesaving blood...