Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you’re looking for an easy way to help another person, ...

But need doesn’t run on a seasonal calendar. One of the most critical, and overlooked, is the need for blood and blood ...

Whether you are donating blood for the first time or are a repeat donor, every donation matters and makes an enormous ...

Weather-related donor center closures and canceled blood drives have sharply reduced collections at LifeShare Blood Center, ...

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – The American Red Cross is highlighting the lifesaving importance of platelet donations this fall with another fun PEANUTS promotion. These donations are especially vital for ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s the season of giving, and one Wisconsin couple holds true to that. Jerry & Kim Porter have been married for 29 years, and together they’ve helped save many lives over ...

What started as a simple blood drive at work turned into a mission that now spans the country. Ryan Dolce, a Fredonia native, says his journey began when the American Red Cross suggested he try ...

Winter weather has caused a dramatic drop in blood and platelet donations, straining LifeShare and other blood centers, and creating a need for more donations to meet hospital demand.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage. According to the Community Blood Center, platelets are very fragile, short-lived blood ...

Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30 ...

Winter weather has disrupted blood and platelet collections at LifeShare Blood Center, creating supply challenges for ...