Why I volunteer with the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus

I believe that in troubling times, we are often overwhelmed by the support of others and can’t always figure out the best ways to say thank you. I find myself very blessed and happy that through volunteering with the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, I found my own way of being able to say [...]

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There’s a First For Everything

Confession. I’ve worked for the Red Cross 8 months, and I’ve never donated blood before. That is, until today!   I’ve gone around the Columbus community advertising the constant need for blood, listened to stories about the many people in Columbus who have received blood, and even seen that need with my own eyes. The [...]

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Photo of the day: Columbus Red Crosser in New Guinea

Sarah A. Delaney– from Columbus Ohio– a Red Cross hospital worker in New Guinea during WWII. Learn about current American Red Cross Services to Military Families here.

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31 Days 31 Ways- Give Blood

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Why donate? Every day across America, approximately 38,000 blood donations are needed to help patients continue to live. Blood is needed for accident victims, premature babies, those undergoing treatments for cancer or blood disorders and even for those who may need to have a routine surgery.  The [...]

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31 Days 31 Ways– kick off. Learn a little about the Red Cross

March is Red Cross month. Stay tuned this month for 31 ways in each of March’s 31 days to help your American Red Cross deliver a message of hope across the globe. Many good stories start at the beginning; so here is a little about our beginning: Clara Barton and a circle of acquaintances founded [...]

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The Perfect Holiday Gift

Make your appointment today.

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Foursquare…The Final Frontier…

As many of us tap into these strange new worlds on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare we see the benefits as we learn about new ideas, places or even retail deals in a savvy new format. The American Red Cross has even taken the challenge to boldly go where no one has gone before, creating an [...]

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Hockey: It’s In Your Blood!

  Join the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio Health to support the American Red Cross. Make an appointment to donate blood this month and join us for “Hockey: It’s In Your Blood” Night at Nationwide Arena.

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Inspired by opportunity to serve others

What a great year.  It has been a rough road, but through it all, I know that I made a difference.  Joining AmeriCorps has been a great experience not just with serving, but with really touching the community.  I have had the pleasure to serve people of all ages and really make a difference in [...]

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Give Blood. Get Points. Win Prizes

Enter the Red, White and Vroom! Sweepstakes, for your chance to win a 2011 Ford Fiesta with Red Cross Racing! Red Cross Racing is the program where you report your blood donations and get points that can be exchanged for exclusive NASCAR® racing gear and collectables. It’s a fun way to be recognized for the [...]

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