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Friday, February 01, 2013  The American Red Cross is kicking off a series of blood drives over the next two weeks.

Friday, December 21, 2012  After being blasted by snow Thursday, the blood drive was pushed back to 11 a.m. Friday and it will run through 7 p.m. at 3000 N. 23rd St. in Quincy.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  More than a 100 blood drives have been canceled on the East Coast because of Hurricane Sandy.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Due to a critical shortage of donated blood across the nation, the American Red Cross is asking eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give as soon as possible.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Impacts of last week's winter storms are still being felt in hospitals and at the Red Cross.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Visit an American Red Cross blood drive or donor center this summer and you could drive away with some free gasoline!

Thursday, June 24, 2010  The sun is beating down on us, the thermometer is stuck at extremely high temperatures and there’s not a breath of fresh air.

Sunday, August 16, 2009  The American Red Cross is giving you a chance to help you get back on your feet in this tough economic time with its Beat Back Your Bills promotion.