Start summer off by donating blood

MERRILLVILLE | With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengthen the blood supply by volunteering to give in the next few weeks.

Celebrate the birth of a movement by donating blood

MERRILLVILLE | Celebrate the birth of a movement and help others in need by coming to donate blood in May.

Spring blood drives offer chance to be part of the change

PORTER COUNTY | As the snow melts and spring rains bring fresh flowers, green grass, and warmer weather, the American Red Cross encourages area residents to be a part of change, too.

Be an Everyday Hero by giving blood

MERRILLVILLE | Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks.

Be an Everyday Hero by giving blood during Red Cross Month

MERRILLVILLE | Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks.

American Red Cross offers blood drives

PORTER COUNTY | The American Red Cross offers blood drives in Porter County.

Basketball fans have extra incentive to donate blood

MERRILLVILLE | February is American Heart Month, and Hoosier who have a live for basketball; have an extra incentive to donate blood at an American Red Cross blood drive next month to help hospital patients who require blood transfusion.

Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month

MERRILLVILLE | January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the American Red Cross recognizes the millions of dedicated blood and platelet donors across the U.S. for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need both locally and across the country.

Blood drives planned

American Red Cross offers blood drives throughout Porter and Lake counties. To donate, call (800) RED-CROSS.

Blood drives planned

Porter, Lake County | American Red Cross offers blood drives throughout Porter and Lake counties. To donate, call (800) RED-CROSS.

Make donating blood a New Year’s resolution

MERRILLVILLE | By resolving to donate blood or platelets in the coming year, volunteers can help save the lives of the one out of 10 hospital patients who require blood for emergency or ongoing medical care.

Give something meaningful this holiday season

MERRILLVILLE | During the holiday season, the American Red Cross asks everyone to support its mission by giving something meaningful - hope to those in need.

Platelet donors are vital to patient care

MERRILLVILLE | “You’re golden.”

Students a major force in building America’s blood supply

With fall underway, students at many high schools and colleges are joining the the American Red Cross as blood donors and blood drive sponsors.

Blood donations bring hope to families and patients

MERRILLVILLE | Bring hope to a child’s life in the time it takes to eat lunch with a friend.

Make the most of a blood donation

MERRILLVILLE | “It’s human nature to want to make the most of things,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “At the American Red Cross, we want to help our blood donors maximize their donation by recommending donation options that bes…

Area blood drives available in Porter County

PORTER COUNTY | The American Red Cross offers the following blood drives in the region:

American Red Cross issues emergency call for donors

MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross blood supply has reached emergency levels, with 50,000 fewer donations than expected this month. This shortfall leaves the Red Cross with half the readily available blood products on hand now than this time last year.

World Blood Donor Day is June 14

MERRILLVILLE | Focusing on the idea that every person can become a hero by giving blood will be the focus of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

Blood donations carry special meaning for Memorial Day

MERRILLVILLE | While Memorial Day may signal the unofficial start of summer, the holiday’s true meaning is inescapable for those wishing to honor armed forces members.