American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania

25/08/2025

First look at these new Red Cross x PEANUTS® T-shirts! 👇👇👇👇

First look at these new Red Cross x PEANUTS® T-shirts! Each iconic Snoopy design features the classic friendship between Snoopy and Woodstock. The twist … you won’t know which you'll get! Come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of these 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JCsv6l

Extra surprise: If you find a golden ticket in your mystery bag, you could be lucky enough to get all 4! Thousands of golden tickets are waiting to be found.

25/08/2025

You’ll do a happy dance for this: The Red Cross & PEANUTS® are joining forces again! Come give blood, platelets or plasma Aug. 29-Sept. 21 & get an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special tee designs, while they last. Book now: https://rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

22/08/2025

Look what Red Cross volunteer Christie from our Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter discovered at an estate sale — a passport from 1919 with an ID card for an American Red Cross doctor! A fascinating glimpse into our history more than 100 years ago. 📜🔍

20/08/2025

“It doesn't feel good when they're calling for all the blood they could get... I was terrified."

When Kylie McCullough became a mom last summer, she never imagined her journey would begin with a life-threatening emergency. Complications during childbirth led to severe bleeding, and it was the generosity of blood donors that helped save her life.

Kylie underwent an emergency C-section during the birth of her son, Teddy. Doctors discovered bleeding from her uterine artery, an issue that was initially repaired during surgery. But shortly after, she began hemorrhaging again.

“It’s not knowing if I was going to wake up," she said. Kylie was rushed back into surgery and received a massive transfusion — blood from people she’ll never meet. “Without those blood donors, I wouldn’t be here.”

Now healthy at home in Breinigsville, PA, Kylie is determined to pay it forward. She recently hosted a blood drive at the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter in Allentown, joined by friends, family, and neighbors to help others in need.

“You hear that it’s important to donate blood, but you don’t understand the impact until you need it,” she said. “I can’t thank them enough, but I’m never going to know who they were. I’m very thankful that they took time out of their day to donate blood.”

Conditions like postpartum hemorrhage — excessive bleeding after childbirth — can be deadly without urgent transfusions. Every donation helps save lives. Make your appointment to give today. ❤️

19/08/2025

Every eight minutes, the Red Cross helps someone affected by a disaster. You can help people affected by disasters like home fires, storms and countless other crises by making a donation to support Red Cross Disaster Relief.

Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

18/08/2025

Do you know someone w/ cancer? Someone who is pregnant? Someone w/ sickle cell disease? Then you know someone who may need blood. Every day, someone in our community may need blood. Don't wait until an emergency happens - give now: rcblood.org/appt

16/08/2025

Heads up, Metallica fans! Exclusive Red Cross x Metallica merch for blood & platelet donors! Must complete form at https://rcblood.org/MetallicaTshirt, make your appointment to donate and show up to give now through 2/28/26 at any U.S. Red Cross blood drive to get a new limited-edition tee (by mail, while they last)!

15/08/2025

The American Red Cross is taking a transformative approach to the health and well-being of military and veteran communities by focusing on the whole health of each person.

Whole health centers around what matters to a person, not what is the matter with them. It’s about helping service members, veterans and their families thrive — during and after their service.

That’s why the Red Cross offers a variety of free, in-person and virtual workshops designed to support the entire military family. Programs like Reconnection Workshops and Mind-Body Workshops offer practical tools to improve communication, navigate challenges and manage stress.

To learn more or schedule a workshop, visit redcross.org and enter your zip code under “Local Red Cross.”

13/08/2025

Dale Hill (left) didn't spend his birthday at home this year — he spent it on deployment in New Mexico. A Red Cross volunteer from Carlisle, he's helping families impacted by ongoing flooding in the region.

Dale serves as a transportation manager, coordinating trucks, emergency response vehicles, and rentals to ensure operations run smoothly. With a dozen deployments under his belt, he's done it all: sheltering, logistics and driving emergency response vehicles.

His commitment to service spans decades. Before joining the Red Cross in 1988, Dale served in both the U.S. Air Force and Army Reserves, including deployments to Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraq. That same spirit of service continues today.

“It’s gratifying and humbling,” he says. “Volunteering makes me feel alive.”

Now marking his 78th birthday on deployment, he's focusing on supporting in administrative roles.

"It feels amazing to be able to continue to do this," Dale says. "I'll continue to do this as long as I am an asset to the disaster recovery."

Dale also shared his gratitude to his employer at the Carlisle Barracks, who adjusts staffing so Dale can deploy to make a difference.

Thank you, Dale, for showing us what lifelong service truly looks like. ❤️

12/08/2025

🚌 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDER 🚌
As kids head back to the classroom, here are key safety tips:

👶 For younger students: Teach them their phone number, address, and how to call 911
🚶‍♀️ Walking to school: Use sidewalks, look both ways, cross at corners only
🚌 Bus riders: Get to the stop early, stay visible to the driver, never walk behind the bus
🚴‍♂️ Bike riders: Always wear a helmet and ride with traffic
🚗 Parents driving: Seat belts for everyone, car seats/boosters for younger kids
📱 Teen drivers: No texting while driving, buckle up always
⚽ Student athletes: Wear protective gear and know where first aid kits are located
🚨 DRIVERS: When you see a school bus with flashing red lights and stop sign extended - STOP! This means children are getting on or off. Don't move until lights stop flashing and kids reach safety.

Let's work together to keep our kids safe! Share to spread awareness.

12/08/2025

🏠❤️ When disaster strikes, we're there. When families need shelter, we provide it. When our neighbors face their darkest moments, we bring hope.

Join us for Erie Gives today as the Northwestern PA community comes together to support the causes that matter most.

Whether it's responding to home fires at 2 a.m., providing emergency shelter during storms, or teaching lifesaving skills to our community, your donation of helps us answer the call every single day.

The Erie Community Foundation

11/08/2025

Our Disaster Action Team helped 10 people after this home fire Saturday along Cinder Road in Providence Township (Lancaster County). ⬇️

After disasters such as home fires, the Red Cross provides resources for safe shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance, comfort and recovery planning to those in need.