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Step up to the plate for patients in need during our blood drive
Join NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, Hartford Yard Goats, and the American Red Cross for one of our state’s largest one-day blood drives! The blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. This time of the year is a difficult time for blood donations. Now more than ever, we…
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‘Bolenville' brings joy to American Red Cross office in Montville
The American Red Cross is known for helping people after a disaster. But this holiday season, the Montville office is hoping to help the community in a different way.
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National blood shortage prompts appeal for donations
The American Red Cross is making an appeal for blood donations and are in urgent need of all blood types. They say the national blood supply has fallen to a critically low level with the need for blood across the country is outpacing the donations. Since early August, the national blood supply has dropped by 25%. This is an unusual…
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Red Cross seeks donation amid critical blood shortage
The Red Cross says they are facing a critical nationwide blood shortage and they are looking for donors.
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CT Red Cross volunteers to help those affected by Hawaii wildfires
For three weeks American Red Cross volunteers from Connecticut will be in Hawaii to help people displaced by the devastating wildfires. They won’t just provide physical help, but emotional support as well for so many affected by one of the largest natural disasters to hit the state.
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Volunteers and experts from Connecticut respond to Maui wildfires
Volunteers with the Connecticut Red Cross and an Americares team are responding to Hawaii to support those affected by tragic wildfires. In Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, 53 people have died and dozens of injuries have been reported. Nearly 300 structures have already been destroyed, according to Americares. President Joe Biden approved an emergency disaster declaration on Thursday,…
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Red Cross launches new blood donation guidelines
Under the new policy, all potential donor will answer the same eligibility question regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
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‘It Is Lifesaving': Plainville Family Knows Importance of Donating Blood
Adriana Donofrio, 7, of Plainville, has blood donors to thank for helping her survive after being diagnosed with a blood cancer two years ago.
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Hit a Home Run for Patients in Need During Our Blood Drive
We need you to be an all-star for patients in need this May! Join us for one of our state’s largest one-day blood drives, presented by NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, Hartford Yard Goats, and the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. This…
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Importance of Being a Blood Donor
The NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, and Hartford Yard Goats blood drive is happening in May and Kimberly Ploszaj, of the American Red Cross, is sharing how important blood donations is.
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American Red Cross Deploys Several CT Volunteers to California Following Storms
Several American Red Cross volunteers from Connecticut are responding to California to help with storm relief efforts. Seven volunteers from Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region are assisting with efforts to provide safe refuge, nourishing meals, relief supplies and emotional support to residents facing devastation. This week’s weather marks the twelfth atmospheric river to hit California since late...
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West Hartford Man Gets Super Bowl Tickets After Blood Donation
A West Hartford man is on his way to the Super Bowl after unexpectedly winning tickets at an NBC CT and Hartford Yard Goats blood drive last month.