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Donors have shown up all morning at NBC Telemundo Connecticut and Hartford Yard Goats blood drive. Siobhan McGirl shows the families impacted by blood donations and what it means to them.

Receiving blood transfusions changed a Plainville’s girls life as she battles leukemia.

The American Red Cross said they’ve seen fewer donors since the beginning of the pandemic and they’re hoping more people will come participate in blood drives as we approach summer. “Generally in the summer time, we do see a drop in blood donations and that’s because children might be out of school, people are focused on vacations,” an American...

The American Red Cross says their blood supply is in a very vulnerable state and is urging those who can donate to do so.

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It’s certainly not baseball season yet, but lots of people made their way to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford Thursday. It was one of two locations for NBC and Telemundo Connecticut’s New Beginnings Blood Drive. As the country deals with a dangerously low blood supply, we’re so thankful for so many of you who have stepped up to the...

NBC and Telemundo paired up with the Hartford Yard Goats and The American Red Cross for our annual New Year’s Blood Drive. While there is still a blood shortage across the country, almost 200 hundred donated blood today. Appointments to donate blood can still be made.

The American Red Cross has been facing a blood shortage crisis, the worst since 2011.The Red Cross is encouraging people to donate now more than ever. Donors can give blood tomorrow at the Dunkin Donuts Park and West Hartford Town Hall.

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Adriana Donofrio, 6, is fighting a rare form of leukemia and blood transfusions are vital to keeping her alive during her treatment.

NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, and the Red Cross are teaming up for a blood drive this Thursday.

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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.

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