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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 1d

We are happy to update your contact preferences to stop the calls or decrease the frequency if you would please complete the information at www.redcrossblood.org/contact-us. Thank you for previously donating with us!

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 4d

When you donate blood with us, you can use the Red Cross Blood Donor app to see when your donated blood is received by a hospital to help patients in need.

You can also view a map like this one that shows all the hospitals your blood donations have been delivered to! ❤️

Map showing various blood donation destinations marked with heart icons in states including Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and New York.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 4d

Yes! Our Blood Donor App, launched in 2014, allows donors to track the journey of their donation, including when it is shipped to a hospital.

In addition to the app, our donors with specific blood types may also receive direct mail or email notification when their donation is shipped to a hospital.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 8d

We're looking for people in trades like carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical! We rely on maintenance and fleet technicians to keep things running around our Blood Services offices and blood centers.

Some of these roles offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/48HRSOw

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 9d

After a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, Philippine Red Cross teams were quick to respond.

They provided first aid and sent blood donations to hospitals to help people who were hurt. Their fast action is making a big difference for families dealing with the aftermath.

Two Red Cross workers in blue uniforms and masks are handling packaged blood bags in a medical storage room.

Nighttime view of a damaged building with debris visible.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 9d

Save this to save a life. 🔖

If someone is in cardiac arrest, remember these steps:

1. Immediately call 911 and ask someone to get an AED.
2. Start CPR.
3. Use an AED as soon as possible.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks for being a committed blood donor! ❤️

American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 11d

If you're planning to donate blood, remember these tips for a great experience:

- Drink plenty of water and eat an iron-rich meal.
- Wear a short sleeve T-shirt for easy access to your arm.
- Don't skip the snack table!
- Keep your bandage on for the next several hours.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 14d

More than 50 volunteers came together to paint this mural along our San Francisco chapter office. It took 84 gallons of paint, 64 brushes, and 20 colors to bring our mission to life.

What is something that fuels your purpose?

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 15d

Take it from the experts. According to our Scientific Advisory Council, these are the five must-haves for every first aid kit:

- Latex gloves
- Bandages
- Gauze
- Sterile alcohol pads
- Antibiotic cream

Whether you're at work, on the road or at home, being prepared makes all the difference.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 15d

Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L are expected to develop into significant storms. Don't wait to prepare:

- Charge power banks in case of power outages.
- Refill your medications before the storm arrives.
- Clean your home's gutters.

Poster with 'Severe Weather Warning' text, featuring a warning sign graphic with a cloud and exclamation mark.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 16d

A powerful typhoon hit the Philippines on Monday and is heading for China. Red Cross teams are already responding, including the Philippine Red Cross. They have mobilized their Humanitarian Caravan with emergency supplies for communities hit hardest. #TyphoonRagasa

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 17d

If you work from home, remember to set boundaries. Here's what our recruiters suggest:

- Avoid checking emails outside of working hours if you can.
- Prioritize your self-care throughout the day.
- Step away from your computer and take breaks.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 18d

We're remembering humanitarian hero Steve Bullock.

A U.S. Army veteran, Steve became the Red Cross’s first African American acting president and played a key role in shaping our Home Fire Campaign.

Read more about his life and legacy: https://rdcrss.org/46hYsdg

Steve D. Bullock: A Lifetime of Red Cross Service

Steve D. Bullock, whose career with the American Red Cross spanned six decades, including serving as the organization's first African American national acting president, passed away recently in Clevel...

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 21d

This 1946 Red Cross poster may be vintage, but the message is still essential today. Learning first aid can save lives.

#History

Vintage Red Cross poster featuring two hands applying a bandage on an arm, with the text 'KNOW HOW! JOIN A RED CROSS FIRST AID CLASS' in bold letters.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 21d

This is one of the Build-A-Bear teddy bears Jordyn Johnstone’s family received after losing everything in a home fire. Our volunteers brought them as a surprise when they showed up to help.

“Receiving those bears let me know everything was going to be okay,” she said.

This is why we do what we do.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 22d

If you're having a hard day, just stop and remember this. ❤️

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 23d

Spotted: Snoopy handing out an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four Snoopy and Woodstock T-shirts to a blood donor at Mizzou's Homecoming blood drive. 👀

Two people interacting with a large Snoopy mascot at a blood drive event with items displayed on a table.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 24d

Let's celebrate First Aid and CPR instructor Michelle Boulanger!

As a high school health and PE teacher, she uses American Sign Language (ASL) to connect with students who are deaf or non-verbal. Michelle is working to bring ASL into her training courses to make lifesaving skills more accessible.

Group of individuals proudly displaying their certification certificates from Heart Start Training Institute, LLC, with an instructor holding a sign at the center.

Two individuals smiling at the camera in front of a banner for Heart Start Training Institute, LLC which advertises First Aid, CPR & Babysitter's Certification Courses. One individual has purple hair.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 28d

Rising climate risks could change your retirement plans. 😬

Learn which areas are most vulnerable to extreme weather and how to protect your retirement dreams before disaster strikes: https://rdcrss.org/47FSAvj

Protect Your Retirement From Extreme Weather Events

A rising tide of storms, fires, and heat is impacting retirees. Here's what you can do about it.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 29d

Sickle cell disease affects 100K+ Americans — most of whom depend on blood transfusions. Learn how we’re raising critical awareness in communities and how blood donations are fueling treatments and public health progress this Sickle Cell Awareness Month: rdcrss.org/4mZoh7P

Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative reverses decline of African American blood donors, giving over 100,000 patients hope

About every 2.5 minutes, someone with sickle cell disease arrives at a U.S. emergency room. Thanks to the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative, African American blood donors are providing hope to patients...

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · Sep 10

Save this! When small businesses are impacted by disasters, it affects their entire community's economic recovery.

That’s why we helped create a guide for small business owners to build continuity plans. This plan will help businesses continue to operate after disasters: https://rdcrss.org/3VKA2mg

Small Business Preparedness - Planning Tool

Welcome to our Small Business Preparedness Planning Tool Below are the learning modules to help you begin to take preparedness steps to strengthen your business against hazard risks. Click on any modu...

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · Sep 9

The start and end of daylight saving time are great reminders to check your smoke alarms. So on Nov. 2, don’t forget to press the test button!

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · Sep 9

54 days until it’s darker earlier.
54 days until I’m dramatically sighing at the sky.

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · Sep 8

Lifeguard Katelyn Williams didn’t just save Billy Austin’s life. She gained a father figure. ❤️

Katelyn used her Red Cross CPR training when Billy collapsed during cardiac arrest at the YMCA. Now, they talk every day, and he even came to her prom send-off.

Read their story: rdcrss.org/45Tp4RG

Tennessee Lifeguard Receives Award for Saving Man’s Life

Katelyn Williams didn’t expect her life to change when she went into work at the Sumner County YMCA in Hendersonville back in February 2025, but a call for help for an unresponsive man, did just that.

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