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    Is your school, organization, business or group looking for a way to become more involved in the community? Additional sponsors are needed to host Red Cross blood drives throughout New England.
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    Order A Donor Card Call 1-800-462-9400, ext. 2070

    Friendly's Ice Cream and the American Red Cross team up for a sweet summer! Make It A Sweet Summer For Patients In Need
    The American Red Cross and Friendly’s Ice Cream are making the summer a little sweeter for blood donors. Come in to donate blood at a Red Cross blood drive in July or August and receive a coupon for a free carton of ice cream, redeemable at participating Friendly’s restaurants.

    The blood supply can dip to low levels during the summer months, so the Red Cross and Friendly’s encourage you to roll up your sleeve to ensure blood is always available. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment to give the Gift of Life and receive a sweet reward courtesy of Friendly’s.

    You might be a rare blood donor! Rare Donor Initiative
    Are you a rare blood type? You may be one and not even know it! Every blood donor is typed for their ABO and Rh type. However, only a small percentage of donors have a rare blood type, identified through additional testing. In most cases, a rare blood type is shared by just one in every 1,000 to 1,000,000 or more people. Because rare blood types are inherited - just like a person's ABO and Rh type - people with a common heritage are more likely to share a rare blood type. Find Out More

    Blood Donor Of The Game 2009
    Have you ever dreamed about being introduced to a crowd of fans at historical, magical Fenway Park? If so, your dream COULD be about to come true!
    Everyone who comes to donate blood at an American Red Cross donor center or blood drive in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont or Connecticut between March 16 and October 4, 2009 may enter for a chance to win the honor of being the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Boston Red Sox/American Red Cross Blood Donor of the Game at a Red Sox home game this season.
    Learn How You Can Become A Blood Donor Of The Game

    Join Red Cross Racing Today!

    One Patient's Story
    Amy Eyles! Amy Eyles of Bangor, Maine became ill at age 18 with chest pains and was diagnosed with asthma. Her illness continued to progress and, after years of problems, she was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Amy was told she needed a lung transplant to survive and was put on an organ donor list.

    Amy, who is Type O+, “broke the bank” for blood transfusions by using close to 400 units of life saving blood in a very short time. Read the rest of Amy's story.

    Meet Our Medical Office
    The Northeast Division of the American Red Cross Blood Services has an excellent medical team, consisting of five dedicated physicians with backgrounds in hematology, pathology and oncology. They are leaders in the area of transfusion medicine and provide daily guidance for all aspects of American Red Cross Blood Services throughout the Northeast.
    NORTHEAST DIVISION RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTORS (Note: PDF file)


    Pandemic Influenza—What Is It And How Can It Affect Our Community?
    Pandemic Flu. Vaccines. Immunity. The recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza fills today's headlines. It is said that “knowledge is power,” and this is especially true when it comes to having the right information to protect yourself and your family. Following is a helpful information sheet with tips for keeping you, your family and those around you safe and healthy.
    DOWNLOAD OUR PANDEMIC FLU FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FACT SHEET (Note: PDF file)


    Give Twice As Much! You may be able to give twice as much with your one donation. Ask us how!
    You may be able to give twice as much with just one donation! Imagine being able to double your contribution for just a little more investment in time. That's what the Double Red Cell Program is all about. Through the latest in automated technology, the American Red Cross now has the ability to collect two units of red blood cells from a single donor who meets all eligibility requirements. More...

    Donors Ask....
    Donor Questions Have questions about donating blood, what happens to the blood you've given or how blood is processed and distributed? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you have an additional question that isn't on the list, feel free to Contact Us.

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    (Note: Appointments cannot be made online within 48 hours of a particular blood drive but an appointment can still be made by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE and speaking with a representative.)


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    American Red Cross Blood Services - New England Region
    Administrative Headquarters, 180 Rustcraft Road, Suite 115, Dedham, MA 02026
    Phone: 781-461-2000 or 1-800-462-9400 to reach the New England Region:
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