Tag: american red cross
Local Scene: Elks grant benefits youth
Give blood
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types...
Local Scene: Red Cross needs help to avert a blood shortage
After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage.
Right now, the Red Cross especially...
Demand jumps for blood donors
More than two years after the Covid-19 pandemic started, hospitals and medical facilities throughout the region are still “desperate” for blood supplies for their...
Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage
Local blood drive combats shortage
The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization,...
Sunrise Rotary, Red Cross hosting blood drive
Gilroy Sunrise Rotary will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Feb. 26 from 9am to 3pm at Gilroy Veterans...
Local Scene: Gilroy Rodeo returns, enrollment days at Gavilan College
Gilroy Rodeo returning soon
The Gilroy Rodeo returns Aug. 13-15 after a hiatus in 2020.
The three-day event will feature live music and line dancing, as...
Local Scene: Author reading at Gilroy Gardens, Culinary Academy accepting applications
Author reading at Gilroy Gardens
Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch will hold a live reading of his first book, “Elephant Garlic,” on July 3 and...
Local Scene: Walking tour visits bungalows, blood drive scheduled
Walking tour visits bungalows
The Gilroy Historical Society’s monthly walking tours continue on Feb. 6 with a look at bungalows on East Sixth Street.
Bungalows were...
Blood drive event at local church
A national blood marrow registry organization is coming to South Valley Community Church this Saturday, seeking healthy people to sign up to donate marrow to a person in need.
Blood drive May 26 to honor local philanthropist
Lifelong Gilroy resident Richard “Rich” Hoenck has given back to the community throughout his life, and now he wants to contribute in another way: With a blood drive Saturday, May 26.
