MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 100 people rolled up their sleeves to donate blood Sunday morning in Middletown.  A total of 107 people made appointments for Sunday at the Elks Lodge at 44 Maynard St. The American Red Cross partnered with the WeLoveU campaign to collect 88 pints of blood.   January is National Blood Donor Month and staff say it's important to give now as many parts of the country see a drop in  blood donations because of se…

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BANGOR — National Blood Donor Month is a time to recognize and celebrate blood donors, and to remind people of the importance of donating blood. During National Blood Donor Month Northern Light Health would like to extend gratitude to those who have generously donated in the past, saving countless lives, and making a profound difference in our community. Throughout this special month, we reflect on the significance of blood donation and its vita…

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has issued an emergency plea for blood. Officials are warning that winter weather and a rise in illness have significantly disrupted donations, resulting in less than a day's supply of critical blood types for patients in local hospitals. Although all blood types are needed, O-negative, the universal blood donor type, is in lowest supply. Donating takes about an hour and all you ne…

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COLUMBIA, MO â The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.

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Red Cross: Help prevent blood shortages in 2025 by giving blood or platelets nowDonors have chance to win trip to Super Bowl LIX during National Blood Donor Month - Boonville Daily News

The NHS in England is urging people in London to make saving lives one of their New Year’s resolutions this year by giving blood as national figures released today reveal that over the Christmas week demand for blood from hospitals exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units. During the same period, demand for the vital O negative blood used to save lives in emergencies exceeded collections by over 900 units. The festive period is always a challe…

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NHS urges people in London to give blood and help save lives this year after challenging festive period

The next Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by The Optimist Club of Senoia and the Senoia United Methodist Church, will be on February 3, 2025, from 1 – 6 pm at the church which is located at 229 Bridge Street. Donors who participate in the Senoia UMC blood drive on February 3rd will be eligible to receive a $15 gift card from the American Red Cross! You’ll also be able to enjoy a “famous” grilled cheese sandwich along with snacks provided by the …

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The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need. The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of severe winter weather …

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