Jackson Office: 3425 Francis St. Jackson, MI 49203 main 517-782-9486 fax 517-782-2282 toll free 888-782-9322
Hillsdale Office: 200 Industrial Drive Hillsdale, MI 49242 main 517-439-0321
Michigan's Overall Blood Supply: LOW LEVEL
TYPE O+ 1 DAY 21 HOUR SUPPLY: LOW LEVEL
TYPE O- 2 DAY 7 HOUR SUPPLY: LOW LEVEL
The American Red Cross is contending with increasing holiday travel and winter weather accidents. A car crash victim may need 4 to 100 units of blood. The Red Cross considers a 3 day supply adequate for meeting the basic needs of hospitals and emergency treatment blood needs; a 5 to 7 day supply is optimal for responding to a disaster.
Upcoming Blood Drives
Just 6% of our population donates blood while only 36% are eligible to give. To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds, and be in general good health. You must bring a donor card or photo ID to donate.
Who in your community is saving lives?
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RED CROSS FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Be Prepared
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To be prepared for emergencies, keep a first aid kit in your home and in your automobile. Carry a first aid kit with you or know where you can find one when you are hiking, biking, camping or boating. Several different sizes of first aid kits are available. Stop in to the office located at 3425 Francis St. to see several options. |
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The Emergency Services Team is raising funds to cover the purchase of Red Cross Fleece Blankets to distribute during our responses to fires or other disaster related emergencies.
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The Red Cross Polar Fleece which measures 54" x 72" (Twin Size) are soft, warm, machine wash & dry, with a large embroidered American Red Cross Logo.
Blankets are $10 each and make wonderful gifts.
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**NOTE Change of Date**
The Annual Meeting will no longer be held in October
SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHAPTER
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
3425 Francis Street, Jackson, Michigan
The American Red Cross, serving Jackson and HillsdaleCounties will be holding its Annual Board meeting on Tuesday June 17, 2008 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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Donate Blood Today!
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the South Central Michigan area people. The Red Cross also supplies nearly half of the nation's lifesaving blood. This, too, is made possible by generous voluntary donations.
Please support your local American Red Cross.
MISSION
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
NEWSLETTER
If you would like to receive a copy of the most current quarterly newsletter published by the South Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross by email or hard copy please email Karen Randall. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address.
2007 Volunteer Awards
Dolores Walbrecq - Volunteer of the Year
Theresa Dark - Milo C. Thompson Disaster Award (Disaster Services)
Robert "Bob" Duke - Robert M. Gregurich Memorial Award (Health & Safety Services)
Sarah Ermatinger
Blair H. Thompson Memorial Award (Board of Directors)
Gayle Ritter - Florence Byerly Memorial Award (Blood Pressure)
Virginia Murphy - Blood Services Humanitarian Award for Voluntary Service (Blood Services)
Click here for more details about this great event!
The South Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross is a United Way member organization.
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