Last week, our Regional Executive Susan Everitt joined our therapy dog Chaos and her handler, Casey Den-Ouden, joined @ABCNews4 to discuss the American Red Cross of South Carolina’s challenge coin partnership campaign.

Join our team as a volunteer and become a Blood Transportation Specialist. As a volunteer driver, you become a hero on wheels, delivering not just blood, but hope and life itself. Our user-friendly mobile app empowers you to seamlessly schedule shifts both scheduled or on-demand

More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt

American Red Cross of South Carolina volunteers Ed Venere and Donald Heighington have deployed to North Florida, where they’re delivering some much-needed supplies to residents affected by Hurricane Isaias.

Help pump up the blood supply! Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and we'll thank you with a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. Book now: rcblood.org/4frUYJx

Choosing, installing, and maintaining smoke alarms doesn't have to be complicated. Jason Patton from the Fire Department Chronicles teams up with the American Red Cross to cover the basics, from where smoke alarms belong to how often they should be tested.

“I've been deploying for about 30 years with the American Red Cross. I just feel that I can provide a service to people that are at a time of their greatest need.”

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we celebrate donors and blood drive hosts who help save lives. Historic eligibility changes have made blood donation more inclusive, allowing more people to roll up a sleeve and support patients. Take pride in every drop: RedCrossBlood.org/LGBTQ

DID YOU KNOW: Smoke alarms over 10 years old should be replaced? During Fire Prevention Week ─ October 4-10 ─ the American Red Cross of South Carolina offers steps you can take to help prevent a fire in your home and keep your loved ones safe.

Over the weekend, our American Red Cross of South Carolina Upstate employees and volunteers participated in the Anderson County Bicentennial Parade. It was a wonderful day of community, celebration, and service.

What starts as a quick scroll can turn into a kitchen emergency. In this lighthearted video, Fire Department Chronicles creator Jason Patton and the American Red Cross share simple steps to help prevent cooking fires and explain what to do if a grease fire starts.

Put on a red vest and join us. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to find out how you can support your community. ❤️

Meet some of our American Red Cross of South Carolina volunteers who make our mission possible across SC! Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Red Cross. Some 90% of our workforce is volunteers.

Watch the film, learn how to host a film screening or blood drive, and spread the word.

In “Iconic Excellence,” a new Red Cross short documentary, you’ll discover the story of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the Black physician, innovator and trailblazer whose work shaped the future of modern blood banking.

Pumpkin spice is back. Football is back. Sweater weather is back. And the need for blood and platelets? It never left. Make your appointment to give now: rcblood.org/appt

Nearly 50% of all donated platelets go to cancer patients. Your donation could help a cancer patient get through chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant this week! More platelet donors are needed right away for lifesaving patient care: rcblood.org/platelet

Carbon monoxide kills. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak, get to fresh air right away. Symptoms vary based on a number of factors, including body size, breathing rate, and physical condition. You cannot see, smell or hear it.

“I donate blood because I can! It is the most priceless gift you can give to someone - and it doesn't cost a thing," said Meg Heath, Biomedical Account Manager, American Red Cross of South Carolina. "I never want doctors to have to choose who to give a unit of blood to."

A meaningful anniversary and a lifesaving gift. On her 33rd wedding anniversary, our Regional Executive, Susan Everitt, chose to celebrate by donating blood, helping ensure patients have the blood products they need.