Elida High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a blood drive Wednesday.
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Students at Ohio State Lima donated to a good cause.
The American Red Cross is calling on eligible donors to help combat a critical winter blood shortage, as severe weather and seasonal challenges continue to disrupt blood drives across the region.
Sam Schroeder from Lima Memorial talks to us about giving blood during a nationwide shortage.
The Allen County Red Cross hosted a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive where donors supported local police, fire, and EMS departments in a friendly competition to help save lives.
he American Red Cross will hold a Superhero Blood Drive in Lima on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Allen County Chapter House.
The Ohio State University at Lima rolled up its sleeves Wednesday for its January blood drive.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
January 10, 2025, Press Release from the American Red Cross: INDIANA, Jan. 10, 2025 — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
January 7, 2025, press release from Versiti: DAYTON, Ohio — (January 7, 2025) — As the winter holidays wrap and Ohioans turn their focus to catching up at school and work, local officials are worried about possible life-threatening blood shortages in the coming weeks. Winter storms are posing an even greater threat to the blood supply. The winter months often see a drop in donors due to travel, seasonal illnesses and severe weather. Monday’s winter storm, for example, led to the rare closure of Versiti Blood Center of Ohio’s Dayton Community Blood Center and the cancelation of mobile blood drives.