American Red Cross Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Mainers worry about loved ones in Hurricane Ian’s path

by Rachel Ohm September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

In the aftermath of the storm, some Mainers are relieved to be able to connect with family in Florida while others were on the ground helping.

Little girl has big impact on blood drives, donors

by Drew Johnson August 30, 2022August 31, 2022

Madison Charland’s uncle, who is a Scarborough firefighter, has organized five Red Cross donor events in her honor that have, in turn, helped hundreds of people in need.

The Forecaster

Red Cross schedules three blood drives in Yarmouth

May 23, 2022

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. June 10 at Yarmouth Town Hall, 200 Main St. See redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Blood drives will also be held at from noon to 6 p.m. at Town Hall on June 24 and July 8.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: April 21

by Robert Lowell April 21, 2022April 19, 2022

‘Give blood, give life’ Westbrook Knights of Columbus will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “This drive will have expanded hours and staff as we are combining this drive with the Westbrook Community Drive, which usually takes place […]

Times Record

In photos: Brunswick gives blood to help reported blood shortage

by Kathleen O'Brien April 12, 2021April 11, 2021

Over 30 people donated blood to the American Red Cross in Brunswick, which has reported blood shortages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.

by Joshua Rosen Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Guest column: Red Cross grateful for Mainers who support its mission

January 5, 2021January 6, 2021

As one of the longest and most challenging years of our lives draws to a close – with the promise of a vaccine offset by the gravity of staggering infection rates and devastating loss of loved ones – we would like to take a moment to reflect on the amazing resilience of our Red Cross […]