Stepping up during blood shortage
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage.

Stepping up during blood shortage

The American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage despite issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, prompting a College of the Canyons…

American Red Cross announces blood shortage after Fourth of July week
Edith Fernandez prepares the containers that the blood will be put in at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Santa Clarita on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

American Red Cross announces blood shortage after Fourth of July week

The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to donate blood now, due to an emergency blood…

Santa Clarita, City of Hope partner for blood, bone marrow drive
Signal file photo Robert Margiotta prepares to donate blood with Edith Fernandez's assistance at the American Red Cross blood drive at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Santa Clarita on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita, City of Hope partner for blood, bone marrow drive

Santa Clarita is partnering with City of Hope to Host to host a Bone Marrow Registry Drive for Kailyn Anderson,a 4-year-old girl with High Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, city officials…

Castaic Middle School hosts community blood drive
Lab tech Sarah Douglas assists Lexi Ingersoll with her blood donation at Castaic Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Castaic Middle School hosts community blood drive

Castaic community members, parents and Castaic Union School District teachers, staff and board members visited the Castaic Middle School campus Thursday to participate in the school’s annual blood drive. “When…

Real Life Church hosts blood drive in support of local family
Lab tech Iliana Ruiz assists Ellen Riches with a blood donation at a Real Life Church facility in Valencia on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. This was the first time that the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center hosted a mobile platelet drive. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Real Life Church hosts blood drive in support of local family

Allison Carpenter became emotional Tuesday when she talked about how much the community support has meant to her and her family. Dozens came out to a blood drive this week…

Smith family to host fifth annual Red Cross blood drive
From left to right, Violet Smith, 9, and Ian Smith, 7, both have a Primary Immunodeficiency Disease (PI) that requires them to have regular intravenous treatments of blood plasma and medication. Courtesy Photo

Smith family to host fifth annual Red Cross blood drive

Five years ago Barb Smith began organizing Red Cross blood drives in honor of her two children Violet and Ian, who both rely on regular blood infusions to stay healthy.…

Red Cross faces blood shortage

As the American Red Cross continues to face a critical blood shortage, the organization is asking all eligible donors of all types to donate. All who give blood or platelets…

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