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A single patient with sickle cell disease may need up to 100 units of blood a year to treat disease complications. They rely on blood donors who are Black to help ensure they have the most closely matched blood for treatment. Give blood with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/37RKNdI
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🇭🇹 vs. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 TODAY! Be loud. Be proud. Be respectful. Help keep the World Cup safe and welcoming by respecting others, celebrating responsibly, following directions from staff and public safety officials, and reporting unsafe behavior. #MatchReadyMA
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Lots of heat in the forecast for Massachusetts. Having a plan to stay cool is important. Find helpful tips below and don't forget to check on friends and neighbors when temperatures are high. rdcrss.org/4xodYj8
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It's urgent: Patient care could be impacted in the weeks ahead due to a steep drop in scheduled blood donations. You can help. Please book an appointment ASAP: rcblood.org/appt
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Who's ready for World Cup? We're ready for World Cup! It all kicks off this Saturday and we want everyone to remember to have fun and think safety. Sunscreen, hydration, and a charged cell phone to stay in touch with the ones who tolerate your soccer (fútbol) obsession. OLE!
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Did you know that many individuals who are Black are ideal blood donors for patients with sickle cell disease? We're asking members of the Black community to join the Red Cross & #TeamUp4SickleCell. Find local blood drives and more info at rdcrss.org/4vwjNcw
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Scheduled donations have dropped significantly in recent weeks. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed right now. Please give: rcblood.org/appt
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It’s Pride month! Red Cross volunteers are marching in the Boston Pride parade June 6. Come get involved with the American Red Cross where everyone is welcome - volunteer to help others, make the gift of life through a blood donation or support us at redcross.org.
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Our disaster volunteers assisted 10 people who were affected by a home fire on Cambridge St in Cambridge Tuesday. We anticipate more clients today as damage to the multi-unit building is fully assessed. Volunteers provided comfort, next-step advice and financial support.
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Red Cross volunteers supported members of the Boston Fire Department today during services for Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., who lost his life in the line-of-duty. Our thoughts are with his family and all of the Boston Fire Department family.
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Summer season is here (if you look at the calendar 🤷‍♂️), and many people are looking forward to lighting up a grill. Let’s all keep grilling safe with these safety tips - redcross.org/get-help/how-to…
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We’re facing a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments. Donors of all blood types are needed to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Help us keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer by scheduling an appointment to give: rdcrss.org/4f9YVD2
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FREE Smoke Alarms in Worcester Saturday May 30. Make an appointment today and Red Cross volunteers will install new working smoke alarms and provide education on home fire safety. Call 1-800-564-1234 or visit SoundTheAlarm.org/MA to make an appointment online.
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Volunteers assisted 16 people after a fire on Floral St. in Lawrence affected a multi-unit building, displacing at least seven families. Volunteers provided comfort, advice and financial support to those affected. Find out about volunteer opportunities at redcross.org/volunteer
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Detectores de humo GRATUITOS en Worcester, 30 de mayo. Cruz Roja instalarán detectores de humo nuevos y en funcionamiento, y brindarán educación sobre seguridad contra incendios en el hogar. 1-800-564-1234 o visite SoundTheAlarm.org/MA para programar una cita en línea.
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FREE Smoke Alarms in Worcester Saturday May 30. Make an appointment today and Red Cross volunteers will install new working smoke alarms and provide education on home fire safety. Call 1-800-564-1234 or visit SoundTheAlarm.org/MA to make an appointment online.
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Thank you to our volunteers who annually participate at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, preparing the grounds for Memorial Day.
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Each Memorial Day we remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to a grateful nation. Please for one minute today at 3 p.m. honor our fallen service members.
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You give blood. We give beach vibes! Come to give May 18-31 to take home the exclusive oversized Red Cross beach towel for all your sunny days, while they last. Schedule here: rcblood.org/appt
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Our volunteers are at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne this morning, supporting flag placements on markers in honor of Memorial Day. The last Monday in May is a time for our nation to remember the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives in service to the nation.
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