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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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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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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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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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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Area blood banks like the Red Cross have been facing uncharacteristic blood shortages as of late. Interim Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Dan Williams discusses this blood shortage and what’s caused it. Williams also explained just how big of an impact donating blood has on the…
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[FARGO, N.D., May 2, 2023] — The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help install 300 free smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Sound the Alarm is a…
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The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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A Release from the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region: The CDC predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. We need people to give now to help ensure…
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We spoke to Sue Thesenga, Regional Communications Manager of the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Regions, regarding the need for blood donations, how to set up an appointment, what needs to be done prior to donating, where to donate blood in the Brainerd Lakes Area and more!