Tag: American Red Cross

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood.  Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood.  For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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July 11, 2024 0

Trace Your Blood

When you donate blood, do you ever wonder where that blood ends up?  According to Kimberly Vosseteig of the American Red Cross says now you can find out. You can download the Red Cross’s blood donor app at http://RedCrossBlood.org


June 4, 2024 0

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to give blood.  Kimberly Vosseteig says a lack of donors has caused a drop in the blood supply. There is a blood drive Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham from 8am to 1pm.   For more information on a Red Cross blood drive near you, go online to…
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May 31, 2024 0

Fargo Red Cross Open House

FARGO, ND—May is Trauma Awareness Month.  And the American Red Cross in Fargo is marking the occasion with an open house on Tuesday.  Kimberly Vosseteig is the executive director of the Red Cross for Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota. Vosseteig says there will be more than a blood drive going on at Tuesday’s open…
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May 13, 2024 0

Red Cross Blood Drive

May is Trauma Awareness Month…and the American Red Cross is organizing blood drives across the country to keep plenty of blood on hand.  Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross in Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, tells R&J News how the blood supply is now. The American Red Cross is holding a…
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May 11, 2024 0

March is Red Cross Month 

March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross invites you to celebrate with them. Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota Dan Williams shares what you can do to celebrate.  Williams says that donating blood during the ongoing blood shortage and taking their first aid classes are two great ways…
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March 6, 2024 0

Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors

Brenda Coyer of the American Red Cross office in Fargo/Moorhead tells R&J News they’re looking for blood donors.  And they’re even offering an incentive during February. If you’d like to donate blood and want to know where you can do that, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS.  Coyer says they’re especially looking for people…
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February 16, 2024 0

Hitterdal Lions and Fire Department teaming up with the American Red Cross 

The Hitterdal Lions Club and Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross and are offering a trio of training free of cost to the people of Hitterdal and the surrounding communities. Lions Club President and Volunteer Firefighter Brian Nelson explains what these trainings are on.  People interested in attending the training are…
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February 13, 2024 0

American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes and Service to Armed Forces

The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program is in full swing and is always looking for people to send cards to veterans and volunteer.  Regional Director of the  Service to the Armed Forces and International Services  for the American Red Cross Jeff Kazel tells us more about this Holiday Mail Program.  Not only…
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December 8, 2023 0

Blood Donations Needed

As we get into the holiday season, the need for people to donate blood goes up.  Lynette Nyman, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas, tells us why. Nyman says scheduling a blood donation is easier than ever, thanks to the Red Cross blood donation app. The Ada Lions…
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December 8, 2023 0