Blood Donations Needed During Summer Months

RALEIGH/DURHAM, July 1, 2009 Thousands of people donate blood in our area each year, and their generous gift has saved countless lives. But, the need for blood is constant, so this summer the American Red Cross is encouraging Americans to “Change Lives Together” by giving blood.

Jeff Skiles, one of the pilots who safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in January, was the honored guest speaker at the American Red Cross Annual Meeting.  All 150 passengers and five crew members survived, marking the first time in over fifty years that a pair of pilots was able to accomplish an emergency water landing without losing a single life.

A recent American Red Cross water safety survey illustrates that nearly half of those polled nearly drowned in their lifetime. One in four people know someone who has drowned.

RALEIGH, NC, May 6, 2009 – The American Red Cross is on the scene in Johnston County to help those affected by the tornado. A Red Cross Reception Center opened today at 9:00am at Watkins Chapel Church, 5897 NC Hwy 231, Middlesex, NC to help residents with disaster caused emergency needs.

Thursday, April 30, 2009 — With the World Health Organization (WHO) raising its pandemic alert level recently and the number of swine flu (H1N1 flu outbreak) cases in the U.S. on the rise, this is a good time for individuals and families to get prepared and learn how to stay healthy.