American Red Cross of Northern Ohio

American Red Cross of Northern Ohio Official page of the American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Region. We aspire to turn compassion into action. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Serving more than 5.3 million residents and 31 counties across Ohio and Monroe County in Michigan. We are always there in times of need, thanks to our strong network of volunteers, donors and partners. We use this Page to post information and content relevant to our mission, to our community, and to give community members a place to connect with us and each other. This page is managed by the socia

l engagement team at the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio. We do not monitor the page 24/7 but strive to respond to questions and comments regularly and promptly. This page is moderated in accordance with the Facebook Community Standards (facebook.com/communitystandards) and we will remove posts and/or ban accounts that violate these standards, or are:
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What a day at Progressive Field! Thanks to everyone who came to donate for the Cleveland Guardians Blood Drive today! Ju...
06/16/2026

What a day at Progressive Field!

Thanks to everyone who came to donate for the Cleveland Guardians Blood Drive today!

Jude and Rachel made the trip all the way from Erie County to donate today. Christine, a Power Red donor, has been donating since high school. Cleveland Police Third District officers John and Jeff stopped in to help save lives. Rich, from the Guardians and our Northeast Ohio Board of Directors, is a regular donor and big supporter of the mission. And Keyna just joined our team two weeks ago and is already making an impact!

We are so grateful for partners like the Guardians, CLE Inspires and the Cleveland Clinic who make our lifesaving mission possible.

If you missed today's drive, there are plenty of other opportunities to donate! Just tap the link, type in your zip code and find a blood drive or donation center near you: redcrossblood.org

06/16/2026

The Cleveland Guardians Blood Drive is in full swing at Progressive Field!

06/15/2026

June is Pet Preparedness Month!

The Red Cross knows that your pets are part of your family so keep them in mind when you are making your disaster preparedness plans. If it’s not safe for you to stay home during evacuations, it’s not safe for them either.

Before disaster strikes:

* Prepare a list with phone numbers to have on hand.
* Take a picture of your pet in case you get separated and you need to share it with others.
* Make sure you are following local emergency management agencies on social media.
* Pack a “Go Kit” for your pets that includes sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers; food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter/pan and a manual can opener if you pet eats canned food; medications and copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container; and first aid kit.
* Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost. Since many pets look alike, this will help to eliminate mistaken identity and confusion.
* Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets.
* Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.
* Make sure you download the Red Cross Pet First Aid App.*

During a disaster:

* Know where the Red Cross shelters are located.
* If you are going to a hotel, make sure it’s pet friendly.
* Let family members and friends know where you are your pet are going.
* Make sure you take the Go Kit for yourself and your pets.

After a disaster:

Your pet’s behavior may change dramatically after a disaster, becoming aggressive or defensive. Be aware of their well-being and protect them from hazards to ensure the safety of other people and animals.

ICYMI: We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Guardians once again for our annual Guardians Blood Drive Tuesday, Jun...
06/14/2026

ICYMI: We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Guardians once again for our annual Guardians Blood Drive Tuesday, June 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Progressive Field. Come step up to the plate and give blood!

Amplify your summer fun, on us! All presenting donors will receive:
⚾ Two free Guardians tickets
👕 Commemorative Guardians T-shirt
🧧 $15 e-gift card to an online merchant of their choice
🤞 Chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards

Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment and use sponsor code Guardians.

Thank you to the Guardians and the Cleveland Clinic for their support to our lifesaving mission. We'll see you at the ball park!

What do Marisol Roman in Solon, Alice Hamlin in Findlay and Ramesh Rumba in Bedford Heights have in common with a very s...
06/14/2026

What do Marisol Roman in Solon, Alice Hamlin in Findlay and Ramesh Rumba in Bedford Heights have in common with a very special group of millions of people around the world?

They’re volunteer blood donors! They embody the truth: “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”

“I donated to give someone a chance to live,” Ramesh said. It’s that simple.

Today, World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate the selfless generosity of donors like Ramesh, Alice and Marisol and others across northern Ohio for their lifesaving gifts. Across the U.S., the American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood supply, collecting some 4.7 million blood donations and 1.2 million platelet donations a year.

“What would you want someone to do if it was someone you loved (who needed blood)?” said donor Valerie Purdie of Rocky River. “Life can change at any time and the little things we do can end up being big things for someone else.”

Paige King of Olmstead Falls is living proof: She donated blood a few times in high school, not knowing that a bone-shattering motorcycle crash was in her future. She made it through massive blood loss and multiple surgeries with repeated transfusions, “from (volunteer) donors like myself.

“I will never forget how grateful I am…I am forever grateful for the opportunity to donate.”

Marshall Campos of Warren could have been one of Paige’s donors, unknowingly. “(No particular person) really motivated me to donate blood. I generally just encouraged myself to do something good.”

Decades ago in Findlay, a friend encouraged Alice Hamlin to start giving blood. Then her dad was diagnosed with leukemia and she learned about the continual need for blood transfusions, even though he didn’t need them. “Eighteen gallons later, I plan to continue donating as long as I’m able,” she said.

Marisol Roman’s motivation to donate was even more personal: “I got plasma when I lost my baby at three months of pregnancy…Do it. You’ll feel good,” she said.

The campaign to raise awareness of the constant need for blood points out that every donation is more than a medical act: It’s a powerful expression of solidarity, compassion and collective responsibility.

In America, we’re privileged to have a safe and solid supply of blood, but it depends on individual actions. Despite more than 62% of our population being eligible, only about three percent actually donate.

Summer is an especially challenging time to maintain the supply, with vacation travel, school breaks and extreme heat disrupting blood drives.

Remember, every two seconds, someone needs blood. To schedule your lifesaving donation, go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Over the past several weeks, our Northern Ohio staff and volunteers have collected 1,300 pounds of goods, including clot...
06/13/2026

Over the past several weeks, our Northern Ohio staff and volunteers have collected 1,300 pounds of goods, including clothes, shoes, books, and more.

This past week, those donations were dropped off at Savers in Brook Park where the weight of those donations was converted to dollars that will go directly to the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.

A special shoutout to our volunteer Ben White who loaded up our Emergency Response Vehicle with all of those donations!

06/12/2026

We are less than a week away from The Country Fest Ohio!

Your $10 donation gets you a chance to get in the pit for a purpose and up close and personal for the Country Fest finale on Saturday, June 20th, featuring Kane Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Chase Matthew, and more!

Thanks to 94.9 WQMX and Sarah Kay 📻💗 and thanks to you for supporting our lifesaving mission.

See all the details and donate at the Country Fest link in our bio!

06/11/2026

Buddy's been training for this moment for what feels like a lifetime...

Now it's up to you to kick it into high gear a score a goal with the Red Cross!

There are so many ways to join the Red Cross team! Sign up to donate blood, volunteer or make a financial donation to support our lifesaving mission in your community and beyond.

Find more information on ways to help here: redcross.org/noh

Now, who's ready? ⚽

06/10/2026

The heat is on across Northern Ohio!

Here are a few tips to beat the heat on days like this:

• Limit your outdoor activities or exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

• Drink water to stay hydrated! Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks, which are dehydrating.

• Spend time in an air-conditioned place like a public library or a shopping mall.

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