American Red Cross of South Carolina

Humanitarian services: disaster relief, blood collection, service to armed forces, and lifesaving skills training. For immediate assistance call: 1-800-RedCross

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With hurricane season here, we ask that you stay prepared before disaster strikes with these important
supplies:

✅Drinking Water
✅Any medications that you or a loved one may need
✅ Flashlights
✅Batteries

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When you come to give blood or platelets June 1-28, you’ll receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice as a thank-you.

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This week marks the start of the 2026 hurricane season! 🌀

Now is the time to get ready. Because when it comes to disasters, all it takes is one storm to change everything. We're preparing to respond, but we need you to be prepared too.

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We’re facing a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

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Today marks the start of National CPR & AED Awareness Week🙌

During this week, we recognize the importance of initiating CPR and using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest.

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“I’ve been donating for roughly 10 years since undergrad at Winthrop University. I started with whole blood, but now I donate Power Red.”

James White of Columbia encourages everyone to donate blood to help save lives, adding that donating is an easy and simple process.

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No sunscreen required — just your generosity. Get a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice when you come to give blood or platelets by June 28 + entry for a chance at one of two $7.5K gift cards. Don't wait! Book today: https://t.co/f1pFn0hM40 (T&C; other entry)

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As hurricane season approaches on June 1st, here are tips for building an emergency kit with essentials like water, food, a flashlight, medications and copies of important documents. Make a plan for where you’ll go, how you’ll stay in touch and how to safely include your pets.

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Help patients start summer with the strength they need. Come to give blood or platelets May 18-31 & score an exclusive Red Cross beach towel for your own sunny plans, while they last. Your donation can mean everything to someone. Save your lifesaving spot: https://t.co/qROhRwe7YG

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Learn more about the Red Cross, our mission and how you can help by visiting https://t.co/ZapYHoLiLD.

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Last week, our American Red Cross of South Carolina leadership team and staff attended the NC/SC Mission Summit, which focused on the rollout of our community mobilization efforts.

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Throughout the summit, our team had the opportunity to collaborate, connect, and learn alongside colleagues from the North Carolina Region.

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For many, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. As we celebrate, the American Red Cross encourages families to build confidence in the water by learning to be safe, making good choices, learning to swim, and handling emergencies. Here are some water safety tips:

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Between end-of-school madness, milestone celebrations and summer prep, it’s a busy time of year and donation appointments are down. The need for blood doesn't stop though. We need you now! Please book a time to give: https://t.co/mM7YgPUgXt

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In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the American Red Cross is continuing to help people in hard-hit areas with critical relief items. We’re especially grateful to partners like @united Airlines that are helping transport volunteers.

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Here is a special message from Central Chapter Executive Director Denise Teasdell, encouraging you to donate at our upcoming Board of Directors blood drive on June 10th.

Those who donate will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice.

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We’re grateful to our partners at the Barnwell Fire Department, who teamed up with @RedCrossSC volunteers during a Sound the Alarm event over the weekend in Barnwell County. Together, we installed more than 90 smoke alarms and helped make nearly 30 homes safer.

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Last week, we honored our wonderful Central Chapter volunteers during our volunteer recognition dinner. We would like to thank all of our volunteers for their time and dedication; we couldn’t do it without you.

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Surprise! The Blood Donor Rewards store is open (again!) while supplies last. This time there's no limit to how many gifts your points can be redeemed for! Log in at https://t.co/vaJAypDSFi or use the Blood Donor App to claim your rewards. (T&C apply)

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Yesterday, we honored our wonderful Upstate Chapter volunteers during our volunteer recognition dinner. We would like to thank all of our volunteers for their time and dedication; we couldn’t do it
without you.