RedCrossNW Biomedical Services, Volunteers

Grandson’s cancer opens woman’s eyes to crucial need for blood donations

by Kristin Alexander Seattle resident Laura Buckland’s grandson Henry was just 3 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. The news came as a shock to his entire family – Henry had seemed like one of the healthiest kids around. Henry was rushed to Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he underwent a life-saving blood transfusion. … Continue reading Grandson’s cancer opens woman’s eyes to crucial need for blood donations

RedCrossNW Volunteers

Moved to act: For Jim Anderson, contributing to the Red Cross is the “right thing to do”

By Kristin Alexander Jim Anderson, American Red Cross Volunteer and Donor For Seattle resident Jim Anderson, the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina was more than a horrible news report. It was a call to action. “There’s no way you could look at that particular storm … and not be moved to either participate or contribute … Continue reading Moved to act: For Jim Anderson, contributing to the Red Cross is the “right thing to do”