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MyCentralJersey.com The American Red Cross has asked for healthy people to give blood, platelets or plasma to help in the fight against COVID-19. Donation events have been scheduled in the coming weeks throughout New Jersey. The Red Cross will test blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, which may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether the person developed COVID-19 symptoms, according to a press release. T...

Blood Donors Needed To Help With Shortages The American Red Cross needs your blood donation. They say usually at this time of year the Red Cross would reach out to ask for help to offset the impacts that winter has on donations. But this year Red Cross officials in Yakima say the call to give is even more important because the current pandemic poses an additional challenge to maintaining an adequate blood supply for patients in need throughout eastern and central Washington State. Those who don...

Blood donation opportunities offered Feb. 1-15 statewide Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic. Share PORTLAND — The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this m...

Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month. As a thank you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give blood this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. Restric...

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You can also donate via our Amazon’s Baby Registry. Union Gospel Mission uses cash donations to provide hot meals, warm clothing and hygiene kits to people in need. Meal hours: Breakfast: Wednesday, 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, noon-12:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:15-5 p.m. Mail donations to: 219 E. 1st St. Call 218-722-1196 for more information. Online: duluth-ugm.org. St. Luke’s Foundation is asking for donations of children’s toys (no small p...

Be the Hero Blood Drive The American Red Cross and KAIT/Region 8 News are once again encouraging area blood donors to be the hero this winter for patients in need. The community is invited to make an appointment at the annual ‘Be the Hero’ blood drive Wednesday Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Bernards Senior Life Center, 700 East Washington Avenue, in Jonesboro. January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood ...

News By West Kentucky Star Staff PADUCAH - Paducahs Holiday Heroes blood drive was deemed a success after it collected 195 units during the four-day event over the New Years holiday weekend at Concord United Methodist Church. The total exceeded their goal by 35 units. Red Cross donor recruitment manager Anthony Tinin thanked the public for its outstanding support, and reminds anyone who still wishes to donate to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE t...

Written By: News Tribune | × EVENTS St. Luke’s is in need of individual activity items for hospitalized patients. The current supplies are extremely low. St. Luke’s Foundation is asking for donations of various items for patients of all ages. Items requested include: children’s toys (no small pieces), crayons, coloring books, puzzles, books, games that can be played solo, small radios and phone chargers. All donated goods can be dropped off at St. Luke’s Foundation, 1000 E. First St...

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