Current News

D.C. Council Chair Vincent C. Gray Addresses Critical Summer Blood Shortage

Washington D.C.: Adequate community blood supplies are vital to the safety and health of our community, reports D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray in a press conference today. Along with, the Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross, the Chairman is urging all eligible blood donors to call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to schedule a blood donation appointment right away. Platelet donors should call 1-800-272-2123.
Read more

American Red Cross to Hold Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon

Baltimore, MD: On September 12, 2007, the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross will host their Annual Meeting and Awards luncheon from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Regional Headquarters in Baltimore at 4700 Mount Hope Drive.

The GC&P Region will recognize local blood drive sponsors, civic organizations, community groups, and dignitaries who have made significant contributions to the blood program during the 2007 fiscal year. The Annual Report of the GC&P Region will be distributed at this meeting.

American Red Cross Blood Donor Inducted into the Baxter Donation Hall of Fame

American Red Cross blood donor, Donald Tillson, has been inducted into the Donation Hall of Fame, sponsored by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. The Donation Hall of Fame, now entering its ninth year, recognizes individuals nationwide who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to blood donation.

Read the Press Release

New Order Form for Directed and Autologous Donations

Our current special collections order forms will become obsolete on July 17, 2006. Below are links to the new order form and instructions in PDF format.

Order Form Instructions Order Form

Maryland Offers Donation Opportunity to Younger Residents

While the law in most states requires blood donors to be at least 17 years of age, a group of young activists helped change all that in the state of Maryland. Since 2002, it is now legal in the state of Maryland for 16-year-old participants to donate blood, with the written permission of a parent or legal guardian. This opportunity has allowed the donor base to grow within the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region, as younger participants are now eligible to give the gift of life. If you are interested in more information about this new law, or are a parent or teenager that would like the parental consent package and permission slip, please click here and let us know. We will respond as quickly as possible.