Community gathers in Ocean Springs to donate blood
The City of Ocean Springs held a blood drive today at the city’s civic center to help replenish the blood supply. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability for the…
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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…
Memorial hosting monthly blood drives
You can give the gift of life today at Memorial. They’re hosting a blood drive until 5:30 today at their medical office building in Gulfport. They’re hosting monthly blood drives working…
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…
Red Cross partners with the Ansley Foundation to hold blood drive
Red Cross partnered with the Ansley Foundation today to host the third Ansley Gilich Blood Drive. The blood drive is held in honor of eight-year-old Ansley…
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…
Media for Red Cross Blood Drives
WXXV is partnering with the American Red Cross as part of the Media for Red Cross Blood Drives taking place at multiple locations across the Coast this week. Today, blood…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive opening day
A steady stream of people went through the doors of the Randolph Senior Center in Pass Christian today to give blood in recognition of Hurricane Katrina’s 15th anniversary. In total, 81 appointments were made to donate blood for the first…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive kicks off tomorrow
The 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall is this Saturday and the American Red Cross is continuing to honor those on the Coast who were impacted by the storm through acts of service. The Katrina Memorial Blood Drive started the…
Plasma donations helping COVID-19 patients
The Red Cross has been stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 in numerous ways, but they can’t do it alone and need your help. In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Red Cross is seeking people…
Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Yesterday the American Red Cross began testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. During these unprecedented times officials with the Red Cross hope that testing for COVID-19 antibodies will provide donors with insight into whether they may…
Red Cross begins antibody testing today
The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…
Red Cross assessing the damage from Cristobal
The Red Cross is currently assessing all of the damage left behind across the state by Cristobal. The American Red Cross shelters and feeds people after a disaster. There was not a lot of demand for those services in the…
Local volunteers help with flooding
The Red Cross has sent more than 80 volunteers to help combat the effects of the disastrous flooding. Most of the volunteers who are currently helping are from the Coast. The Red Cross is focusing on their shelters in Jackson…
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…
Biloxi man honored for lifesaving efforts
One Biloxi man received a big honor today in recognition for his lifesaving efforts. American Red Cross volunteer Cliff Boyer rendered lifesaving aid to a fellow volunteer who fell from a truck and hit his head while on disaster relief…
Donations needed for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Several hundred local volunteers and staff with the Red Cross are on standby waiting to be deployed over these next few weeks. Officials with the Red Cross tell us that this will be a long-term recovery effort and they will…
Shelter Fundamentals Training at the Red Cross
In times of disaster, there are some volunteers on the front lines ready to help. Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, our local Red Cross held a training session today for shelter fundamentals. These two hour training sessions help volunteers know what…
Tips from the Red Cross to Prepare for Dorian
The American Red Cross isn't taking any chances as Dorian approaches. Our local Red Cross and other branches of the nonprofit are making storm preparations, ready to deploy to any areas Dorian might affect, but also keeping locals in mind…
Red Cross efforts in Southeast Mississippi
Over the weekend, the Coast felt impacts of Tropical Storm Barry. The hardest hit areas with high winds and flooding include Hancock, Forrest, and Jones counties. The Southeast Mississippi Red Cross chapter worked around the clock to lend a helping…
All Six South Mississippi Counties Now Under Flood Watch
All six South Mississippi counties are under a flood watch with the latest advisory issued for Pearl River County just before five this morning. Throughout the Coast, residents are bracing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding in low lying areas.…
Red Cross Gives Tips for Citizens to Prepare for Incoming Storm
Here are some tips from the Red Cross as you and yours get ready for the storm. As emergency management officials have stressed throughout hurricane season -- have a plan in place and make sure you have an emergency kit.…
Mobile Red Cross blood drive in Gulfport
Some people rolled up their sleeves today in Gulfport to help the Red Cross save lives across the nation. The Red Cross set up a mobile blood drive center next to Chick-Fil-A on Highway 49 for five hours, allowing residents…