blood drive

Burlington Town Hall hosted its monthly blood drive on Saturday, but this time with a more a heartfelt backdrop.

Burlington Town Hall hosted its monthly blood drive on Saturday, but this time with a more a heartfelt backdrop. “We had a blood drive scheduled here by happenstance and at the request of the fire chief and the McFadden family, it’s become a memorial for Colin,” said American Red Cross Regional Chief Operating Officer Richard Brannigan. Twenty-six-year-old firefighter Colin...

Firefighter Colin McFadden was a member of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department.

The Red Cross says its in dire need of blood donations at this time of year.

The American Red Cross is issuing a critical need alert for blood donations. According to the Red Cross the number of traumas, elective surgeries, and transplants is increasing nationwide. The organization reports that the nation’s blood supply has fallen to critical levels. “Which is why it is so important that if you are healthy and eligible that you are...

NBC Connecticut’s Heidi Voight talks with Jocelyn Hillard from the American Red Cross about the need for blood donors and the upcoming blood drive.

Register to donate blood on Tuesday, June 15!

There has been a recent dip in blood donations in Connecticut, according to Peter Boucher, an account manager for the American Red Cross. With more people available for the COVID-19 vaccine, Boucher is wondering if that is contributing to the decrease in donations. His message is that you don’t have to wait to donate. “As long as they are...

At least 70 volunteers showed up to give and support the blood drive at the YMCA in East Hartford.

The need for blood is high due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, many Connecticut organizations like the American Red Cross and Connecticut’s chapter of the WeLoveU Foundation have joined forces to help raise awareness about blood donations. At least 70 volunteers showed up to give and support the blood drive at the YMCA in East Hartford. According…

Our two-day winter blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and Hartford Yard goats helped save over 400 lives. West Hartford Town Hall and Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford both opened their doors to donors Wednesday and Thursday and every donation was greatly appreciated. Winter is a notoriously difficult time to get blood donations. Between the holidays, illnesses…

In Connecticut alone, the Red Cross must collect 302 units of blood every day to meet hospital patient needs

Give back to your community by donating life-saving blood. The need for blood donations is always constant, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need is critical. NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut will be partnering with the American Red Cross and Hartford Yard Goats for a two-day New Year’s blood drive on Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 7. The blood…

Join us to help to grant Christmas wishes for Connecticut kids and families, supply food to the hungry or give the gift of life by donating blood! As this challenging year comes to a close, you can make a difference!

Nolan McCann is one of NBC Connecticut’s favorite kids! He and his family have been a part of our blood drives held with the Red Cross since his diagnosis with cancer, before he even turned 2.  But Nolan no longer requires blood transfusions and has now finished chemotherapy. This fighter beat cancer. The 5-year-old has been living with Acute Lymphoblastic...

JJ Figueroa is a long time participant at our NBC Connecticut blood drives with the American Red Cross. He is well known by donors as the sweet little boy who hands out life saver candies to all who donate because to him, they are saving his life. Born with CVID, or common variable immunodeficiency, JJ has trouble fighting off infections…

The American Red Cross said there is a critical need for blood during the pandemic and tomorrow, the Red Cross is holding its annual blood drive by appointment

The need for blood donations is always constant, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need is critical. And while this year’s blood drive will look a little different than years in the past, you can still help give the gift of life. “Normally this is a fun, party-style event. I mean people bring their kids,” Kelly Isenor, external communications...

Blood donations are needed now more than ever. We are proud to present the NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut and Hartford Yard Goats annual blood drive on Thursday, May 21st, 2020.