American Red Cross asking for blood donations ahead of holiday season
The American Red Cross asking everyone who can to give the gift of blood. Those with Type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to donate ahead of the…
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Ocean Springs man reaches milestone of donating 20 gallons of blood over the years
One man has reached an incredible milestone in Ocean Springs that was 30 years in the making. Seventy-five year-old Dale Dunlap reached…
Make Your Appointments for the 17th Annual Katrina Blood Drive!
Commemorate the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by donating blood with the American Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now. Increased hospital blood usage continues to…
American Red Cross holds 3rd Annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
Come give the gift of life in memory of a true community hero who gave his life in the line of duty at the 3rd Annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive, Wednesday May 4th from 11 a.m. to 6…
Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood and platelet shortage
October 11, 2021 – The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood and platelet shortage that has caused the blood supply to drop to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years. With less than a day’s…
Gateway United Methodist Blood Drive to be Held on July 1st
June 30, 2021 -- The Gateway United Methodist Church, 16020 South Swan Rd in Gulfport, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in their fellowship hall. Donors are required…
Blood needed across the Coast at the Blood Center
The Blood Center is in urgent need of all blood types. Blood Centers nationwide have reported declines in blood collections in recent weeks. Some have reported their lowest donor turnout in more than a year. These trends are concerning…
Blood drive in Gautier from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday by appointment only
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The Blood Center in Gautier is holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020. To donate blood, you must schedule a time online at https://www.thebloodcenter.org/. The Blood Center is licensed…
Local Chambers/SRHS sponsoring blood drives on Tuesday, April 7th
The Blood Center, in conjunction with the Jackson County Chamber, Ocean Springs Chamber and Singing River Health System are holding two blood drives on Tuesday, April 7th. The need for blood donations is constant and will continue through this pandemic. …
American Red Cross says there is a "critical need for blood." Here's how you can help.
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types — especially type O — and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday…
American Red Cross Needs Blood Donations
This afternoon in Hancock County, the American Red Cross was fighting a nationwide shortage of blood. Hollywood Casino hosted a blood drive and the American Red Cross urged the public to take part in the donation of blood to combat…