Blood Donation
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Gaming
Over 700 Blood Donors Help Save Lives And Receive Vampires: Bloodlord Rising As A Gift
The deed is done. Dragos, the protagonist in the open world action-adventure Vampires: Bloodlord Rising from development studio Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions, would be proud. Over 700 people, who planned to donate blood in the time period leading up to the Early Access release of the game on January 30, 2026 were eligible to receive a free copy of the game as a reward…
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Give hope, stay prepared: Donate blood or platelets with Red Cross
In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to remember lifesaving blood products are an essential part…
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A little good goes a long way: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross and PEANUTS®
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help maintain a healthy blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are urged to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients need them. People coming together to care for one another is…
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Maintain a healthy blood supply and celebrate wellness by giving blood or platelets in August
During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a further drop in donor turnout. In…
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Make the world brighter for patients by giving blood or platelets with the Red Cross and goodr
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood or platelet donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed. Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products…
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Summer Lifesavers Needed: Donate Blood with Vitalant and Earn Rewards!
Blood donations typically drop by the thousands during the summer months, but nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant reminds all eligible donors that patients can’t take a break from needing lifesaving blood transfusions and they can help. During June, Vitalant is thanking donors who make time to give blood with a $10 gift card through Donor Rewards and a chance to…
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Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types – especially type O blood donors, the most needed blood group…
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Take action: Type O negative blood donors needed for emergencies
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed right now. The power of type O blood Type O negative is the universal…
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Red Cross and PEANUTS®: Be Kind, Give Blood or Platelets in April
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives. Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of…
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Western Pennsylvania health systems launch campaign to increase blood donations as critical shortages persist
A coalition of western Pennsylvania hospitals and health care systems are coming together in a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to urge more people to become blood donors as supplies remain critically low at hospitals across the region. Hospitals and health systems partnering in the campaign, which will include a range of public service…
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