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When medical students warned that their hospital was running dangerously low on blood, a youth group decided to donate instead of just talking about it. The O'hana Foundation organized a blood drive that brought 13 donors to replenish critical supplies at Modilon Hospital in Madang.
A small island community is rallying to meet an ambitious blood donation goal that could save hundreds of lives. The Nantucket Saves team spent six months organizing what could become one of the area's largest blood drives.
Medical students, doctors, and nurses in Tirunelveli stepped up to donate 200 units of blood before summer vacation left hospitals short on supply. Their timing couldn't be better for patients who depend on these life-saving donations.
Quinn Danielsen needed 41 blood transfusions to beat neuroblastoma, and now he's organizing a Red Cross blood drive to help other kids fighting cancer. The event happens Saturday at the Lindon City Community Center.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is becoming a major player in global humanitarian response, with volunteers bringing hope to millions across the country. This year's World Red Cross Day celebrated growing public awareness around life-saving blood donation as misconceptions fade and more Nigerians step up to help.
Nine out of every ten American Red Cross workers are volunteers, not paid staff. This army of helpers responds to home fires, runs blood drives, and supports veterans across the country.
For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
When a gunshot victim arrived at a small-town Alabama fire station in shock, firefighters did something extraordinary: they gave him a blood transfusion right there. Minutes later, the dying man was stable and alert.
Delhi's Health Minister kicked off a blood donation drive at a major hospital, calling the act of giving blood a lifesaving gift that strengthens community trust in public healthcare. The initiative aims to ensure no patient goes without treatment due to blood shortages.
More than 300,000 Americans volunteer with the Red Cross, making up 90% of the organization's workforce. Their stories of service span generations, from a 64-year-old who became a lifeguard to nurses answering disaster calls at 3 AM.
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers across Western New York ahead of National Volunteer Week. From disaster response to blood drives, volunteers can choose flexible roles that match their skills and schedules.
Bruce and Anita Luehring spend their retirement driving blood donations to small Kansas towns, part of a volunteer force that makes up 90% of the American Red Cross workforce. Their work helps bridge a critical gap as blood drives face persistent shortages from no-shows and deferred donors.
After a horrific car crash required 48 surgeries and 14 units of blood, Cooper Roy is inspiring his former high school to host their biggest blood drive ever. The Fair Grove student body is turning his recovery into a community-wide movement to save lives.
A bishop in southern India joined hundreds of volunteers to donate blood and provide free healthcare on Palm Sunday. The annual event transforms faith into action while saving lives across the community.
Maddie Rea needed 16 blood transfusions to beat brain cancer, and now she's making sure other patients have the same chance. The 8-year-old is hosting her second blood drive to give back to her Tennessee community.
Jenny Farley spent years documenting stories of lives saved by blood donations—never imagining she'd become one of those stories herself. After a routine surgery went wrong, five transfusions saved her life and inspired her entire family to donate.
Seth Walsh survived leukemia five times thanks to 225 blood transfusions from his community. Now his family's nonprofit has collected over 500 donations to help other children fighting cancer.
A five-time leukemia survivor who needed more than 225 blood transfusions is now rallying his community to save other lives. Seth Walsh and his family have turned their hardest years into hope for other families facing similar battles.
A forgotten blood donation from 2016 led researchers to discover Dennis Massimo had Lynch syndrome and stage III colon cancer at 42. The early catch likely saved his life.
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