American Red Cross Minnesota & Dakotas Region

💖 Compassion inspires action: Yvonne Blake’s 20-year-old son Jaden, a collegiate athlete, passed away after a terrible automobile accident. While fighting for his life and in preparation for organ donation, Jaden required more than 60 units of blood. To keep her son’s legacy alive, she started a non-profit in his name, the Jaden Sebastian Blake Foundation. Join us in honoring Yvonne's courage and keeping Jaden's memory alive one donation at a time! The American Red Cross is proud to partner with Yvonne and Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated in their inspiring pursuit of awareness and participation in blood donation. 🩸 Join Us! 🩸 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 23 ⏰ Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 📍 Location: Jack and Jill of America's 46th National Convention, Health Fair & Blood Drive Minneapolis Convention Center ▶️ Register now: RedCrossBlood.org enter code: JJCONVENTION #PleaseShare #JackandJill #JoinedByBlood View Yvonne's inspiring story here. https://rdcrss.org/46a0Z7m

Be a force for good. Come give blood with the Red Cross in July for a shot at a 2025 Ram Big Horn®! Plus get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email to see TWISTERS. Book now: rcblood.org/4b9AFeJ (T&C; other entry)

Huge shout out to our new blood donors, Amber, Alex, and Elliott who are amazing heroes from the 119th Wing North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo! In their first time donating, they've truly stepped up to make a difference during this time of critical need for new blood donors. Follow in their footsteps and join the wonderful community of American Red Cross blood donors. Start your journey today at redcross.org/mndaks or through our Blood Donor App. Let's save lives together!

We're feeling super grateful to have our friends at Runnings Stores jump in and lend a hand with disaster relief in our communities! 💧 Remember folks, drinking water is life. Cheers to teamwork and making a difference together! 🤗🙌

Happy #NationalTattooDay everybody! Did you know that in majority of states, you can donate blood straight away even after getting a brand new tat? The condition is simple, just make sure your tattoo is done at a state-regulated facility using fresh ink & needles. Wondering about your eligibility to donate blood? No worries, we have friendly eligibility specialists waiting to clarify any concerns at 1-866-236-3276. You can also check out our FAQs on rcblood.org/eligibility for common eligibility queries. Let's spread the love through our ink and blood donations!

Rolling mile by mile, rain or shine ☀️🌧️. Our dedicated team has covered extensive ground this summer, delivering crucial relief supplies to people impacted by floods our Minnesota and Dakotas region. No feat is too great, thanks to our well-maintained response fleet and trained volunteers. A huge shout-out to our amazing partners like Sanford Health, for fueling this journey of hope and help ✨

It’s National Fresh Spinach Day! There are a lot of reasons to celebrate fresh spinach & its mighty benefits, but our favorite is that it can help you boost your iron for a great blood or platelet donation. Check out more tips for maintaining hemoglobin: rcblood.org/iron

Our team is diligently working to provide aid in the wake of escalating disasters, including floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. This summer alone, over 150 skilled disaster responders from our region have been actively engaged in offering shelter, food, health services, emotional support, and more to the affected individuals in our Minnesota and Dakotas region as well as other regions. We extend our sincere appreciation to our long-standing supporters in disaster relief, specifically Ames Construction. Your continual support is invaluable to us. Thank you!

Type O+ and O- blood are the most in-demand blood types, helping patients facing life-threatening conditions & emergencies every day. Type O donors are critically needed now! Schedule your donation: rcblood.org/appt

Honored to participate in COPAL MN recent community event, check it out! ⏬⏬⏬