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Red Cross Blood Shortage: How you can help

The Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The American Red Cross says there’s a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which represents over 2,000 units of blood that we’re not collecting,” said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central South Carolina. “So that is a…
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Roll up your sleeves at ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive

 ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross on Thursday, January 9, 2020
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking to give the gift of life, you can attend the ABC Columbia Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual event. Mark your calendar for this Thursday, January 9, 2020. You can stop by the Plex at the Village at Sandhill to donate blood. Donations can be made from…

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Local Red Cross Volunteers head to California to aid Wildfire victims

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Red Cross volunteers from South Carolina are headed to California to help in the wildfire disaster. According to the Red Cross, the six volunteers with the Palmetto SC Region have deployed to California. Three of the volunteers will help with the Camp Fire, the other three volunteers are assisting with the fires in Ventura Country, say local…
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Donate: Boots and Badges Blood Drive

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…
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Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in  this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…
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Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive : Roll Up Your Sleeves

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Roll up your sleeves for a good cause Friday. The Red Cross and City of Columbia are hosting the 8th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive Friday, February 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. According to Red Cross officials, blood donors who stop by will receive a free…