Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you’re looking for an easy way to help another person, ...

The American Red Cross has urgent need for blood and platelet donors. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. More than a quarter of ...

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to ...

The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals - especially those with type O blood and those giving ...

MILWAUKEE - The American Red Cross says donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU— The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s the season of giving, and one Wisconsin couple holds true to that. Jerry & Kim Porter have been married for 29 years, and together they’ve helped save many lives over ...

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing ...

Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood and platelet donation during a special recognition at the Vitalant Arlington ...

Platelet donations will no longer be collected at the Flint Red Cross Blood Donation Center.