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Barton Community College to Host Community Blood Drive This Thursday, American Red Cross to Give Out $10 Amazon Gift Cards

Monday, September 30

Story by Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 15

By American Red Cross Blood Services- Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You can help a patient smile this holiday season by sharing your generous spirit.When you come in at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman in Hutchinson through Nov. 30, we’ll give thanks with... Read More.

American Red Cross to give out $15 Amazon gift cards at Barton Community College Blood Drive

Friday, September 22

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross.Donors... Read More.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church

Monday, September 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is currently going on now, Monday, Sept. 11 from 12 to 6 p.m. and tomorrow, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N Elm St, in McPherson, Kan.The... Read More.

Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Wednesday, August 9

$10 E-Gift Card for Donors in August By American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood... Read More.

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

Spring into action: Give blood with the Red Cross

Friday, March 17

KANSAS — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross... Read More.

Prevent a blood shortage – donate in February

Monday, February 6

KANSAS — Spring is close, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the... Read More.