American Red Cross Youth

Red Cross Needs Type O Donors To Give Blood Now

redcrossyouth — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:05:25 +0000

The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors with Type O blood to make an appointment to give now to help ensure there are blood products available for patients in need.

Approximately 48 percent of the population in the United States has Type O blood. There must always be enough Type O blood on hand to meet their needs, as well as the needs of patients who may receive Type O in an emergency. Type O Negative blood is considered universal and can be transfused to anyone in emergency situations when doctors don’t have time to get the patient’s blood type.

All blood types are needed. However, there is a particular need at this time for Type O donors to give blood as soon as possible to help ensure an adequate supply is available for those who need it.

If someone would like to give blood, they must be at least 17 years of age, meet weight and height requirements and be in general good health. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID with them. Some states allow 16-year-olds to give with parental consent.

Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. 44,000 blood donations are needed every day to help trauma victims, surgical patients, burn victims, patients with blood disorders and many others.

To schedule a donation time or get more information about giving blood, people can visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Cold and Flu Season Preparedness

redcrossyouth — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:14:36 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Haiti After Two Years with the American Red Cross!

redcrossyouth — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:30:08 +0000

Check out this interesting video!

Alabama Tornadoes: How You Can Help

redcrossyouth — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:55 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Become a Red Cross Intern!

redcrossyouth — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:44:00 +0000

“I started in October and have this week just finished my internship as a justice and fairness co-ordinator. My role was to promote the Red Cross’ Justice and Fairness teaching resources to schools, colleges and youth groups in Somerset.” The children were encouraged to debate issues and analyse case study examples to give an understanding of war and its impact. Although not paid for her time, Lucie said she would recommend an internship with the charity.

For more information, click here!

Cabell Brand and the American Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:49:22 +0000

Check out this inspirational video about an American Red Cross Volunteer! He says that, “there is simply to too much to do.” He spends his life working to volunteer with the American Red Cross and even sold his own business to volunteer. He embodies one of our core principles as volunteers in that, “May our commitment to humanity be strengthened as we reaffirm our promise to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.”

Supplier BKV’s 30th Anniversary Benefits Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:07:17 +0000

BKV, the contracted supplier for the Gift Planning Lead Generation program, is marking its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, they are awarding a total of $10,000 to five nonprofits, including the Red Cross. Between now and January 30, BKV will donate $1 per vote on facebook.com/bkv up to $10,000. Vote today!

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Winter Weather Safety Tips

redcrossyouth — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:33:39 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Martin Luther King Day Remembrance and The American Red Cross!

redcrossyouth — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:51:36 +0000

Check out this video of American Red Cross volunteers doing great service this past weekend!

- Mohit Jain
mjain.nyc@gmail.com

Supplier BKV’s 30th Anniversary Benefits Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:41:16 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com