The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As people get ready for ...

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, ...

“Obviously it’s helpful,” Drennan said, “and I get more reading done here than in my room.” Drennan was one of six donors who participated in the University’s first platelet drive on Friday. The ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — At the Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake Jan. 11, people trickled in to a banquet room one or two at a time to donate blood. The Red Cross was holding a blood drive there. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...

Suppose someone is a frequent flyer down at the local blood bank and tries to donate platelets at least twice a month and red blood cells whenever they will take them. Now that person has started ...