Untreated diabetes can cause serious health concerns, so we're helping our donors maintain their well-being by expanding our health offerings with free A1C testing (diabetes screen) on successful August blood donations. (1 test result per 12 months.) Give: rcblood.org/43ZR8Av

Here are 3 things you should keep in mind before your Labor Day cookout: 🔥 Keep the grill out in the open, away from your home ☀️ Don't leave food out in the hot sun 🐶 Supervise the grill, and keep pets and children away

Don’t miss being part of this coveted collab featuring Snoopy & Woodstock! Come give blood or platelets Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with 1 of 4 special tee designs, while they last. Which design will you get? Book: rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

🤔 Wondering what you should do if the power goes out? Or if there is a tornado? How about getting ideas for what you should put in an emergency kit? Get the answers you need, fast! Download the Red Cross Emergency app! 📱 🔗 Learn more: rdcrss.org/2OsfTNq

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now: rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

September is National Preparedness Month. DYK: A strong blood supply is key to preparedness for disasters and medical emergencies, and donors are needed to help ensure blood is on the shelves the moment it’s needed. Schedule your donation now: rcblood.org/appt

Today is officially Virginia Blood Donation Day. Thank you to Governor Glenn Youngkin for his commitment to raising awareness about this important topic. Schedule your appointment to donate today at redcrossblood.org

🩸 September 4, has been proclaimed Virginia Blood Donation Day! Thank you to all of our legislators, including Governor Glenn Youngkin, for recognizing this important need for our communities!

September is National Preparedness month - Dog Mom's and Dog Dad's need to have a plan too! 🐶 If you're a dog parent, prepare them for emergencies! -Consider microchipping them -Create a pet emergency kit -Equip them with a collar and name tag

Come to give Aug. 29-Sept. 21 & we’ll show our thanks with an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with 1 of 4 Snoopy & Woodstock T-shirts, while they last. Want them all? Find a golden ticket in your mystery bag and redeem it for all 4 tees! Book: rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

Which tee will you get? Come give blood, platelets or plasma Aug. 29-Sept. 21 & get an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Don’t miss out on being part of this coveted collab! Book now: rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

Wow!!!! Look at all of the alarms our Southwest team was able to install working with our partners in Washington County. Make sure to check your smoke alarms once a month - working smoke alarms help to save lives.

🎉 We are excited to celebrate National Blood Collectors week! The American Red Cross Virginia Region sends a heartfelt thank you to all of our blood collectors across Virginia! ❤️ 🖤

Calling all Snoopy fans: Do a happy dance for one of these tees featuring Snoopy & Woodstock! Come to give blood or platelets Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with 1 of 4 special tee designs, while they last. Book now: rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

#SickleCellAwarenessMonth: Sickle cell disease disproportionately impacts the Black community & blood donors who are Black may uniquely be able to help. Blood transfusions can help manage extreme pain & disease complications. Give blood with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/3dEEnoj

This was how we kicked off National Preparedness Month - sharing resources at the @latinjazzandsalsafest in City of Richmond, VA

We are humbled by the bravery shown by so many on September 11. We will never forget the sacrifices of so many, and are honored to be able to attend the Patriot Day Ceremony in remembrance of those who were there 💕

The need for blood is constant. Every day of the year hospital patients rely on generous volunteer blood donors. Can patients count on you? Give blood with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/appt

Do you know what today is??? We’ll give you a hint… What better time to sign up for a first aid class than on #WorldFirstAidDay? 🔗 Find a class near you at rdcrss.org/3ZbQVY5.

September is National Preparedness Month, is your emergency kit ready? Make sure you are equipped with supplies you may need during an emergency/disaster. Keep them in an emergency kit you can use at home or take with you in an evacuation. 🔗 Learn more: rdcrss.org/3omicmC