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Celebrating 65 Years of Giving the Gift of Life
For 65 years, Charles Foran has rolled up his sleeve whenever he was healthy and eligible to donate blood. On Wednesday, community members gathered in Arnold, Nebraska, with balloons, cupcakes, thank-you cards and lots of laughs to celebrate Foran’s 150th blood donation. A 1960 graduate of Arnold High School, Foran began donating as a teenager after his uncle needed heart surgery and doctors shared the importance of donating blood. “It’s a little thing you can do,” Foran said
NEIA Red Cross
1 hour ago2 min read
Red Cross Continues to Support Iowans Recovering From Flooding
When devastating flooding swept through parts of central Iowa on July 3, American Red Cross volunteers were ready to respond. As recovery efforts continue, the Red Cross remains on the ground helping individuals and families navigate the challenges left behind by rising waters. One of those families is Vivian Morgan and her 12-year-old grandson. What was supposed to be a holiday weekend quickly changed when flooding forced them from their Des Moines apartment, leaving the
NEIA Red Cross
Jul 82 min read
A Loss Leads to Volunteerism
By Beth Roy There are those people who, when faced with adversity, make the decision to do what they can to help others. Jamie Blum, an American Red Cross blood donor ambassador volunteer, is one of those people. Gary and Jamie Blum In 2020, Blum’s husband, Gary, battled COVID-19 and succumbed to it. While she and her family grieved, she recognized that they may be able to help others. Her husband had received transfusions during his illness. Blum knew those transfusions were
NEIA Red Cross
Jun 252 min read
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