Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Platelet donations play a critical role in saving lives – the need is great MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – The American Red Cross is ...

When it comes to cancer treatment, donating blood may not be the first thing that comes to mind "So I was like, 'OK, so basically it was going to save my life,'" said Myel Bowers-Smith. Bowers Smith ...

Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30 ...

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing ...

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets as seasonal changes and travel plans can quickly reduce ...

This video is no longer available. Richard Martin started donating whole blood with the Red Cross and then switched to Inova when he was asked to consider a different type of donation in 1982. His ...

Our Blood Institute is asking the Wichita Falls community to step up and donate blood and platelets for those in need.

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the holiday season, the American Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to give platelets as a show of gratitude to offer hope for families in need and make a ...

Days before Christmas, Orin Albrecht completed his 500th donation, reaching a milestone achieved by only a small number of blood and platelet donors nationwide. Albrecht marked the occasion at the ...

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is issuing an urgent appeal for platelet donors as current inventory has dropped to ...