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Donate Blood to the Evansville Red Cross and Receive a Free Holiday World Ticket

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:44:50 +0000

In a tweet released today from the Evansville Red Cross ‏@EvvRedCross if you donate blood on July 15 or 22 you'll receive a FREE @HolidayWorld ticket. Appointments required! Call 1-800-REDCROSS or http://ow.ly/m6Oq6

We encourage you to give blood throughout the year

Tri-State Gives Moore Mediathon Raises $26,000 For Red Cross

Eric Cornish — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:37 +0000

A partnership between Eyewitness News, Townsquare Media, and the Evansville Courier and Press have made a big impact with the Red Cross. Wednesday from 6am-6pm, all the media outlets pooled their efforts to raise funds for victims of the Moore, OK tornado victims and with the help of Tri-State donors, we were able to raise $26,016 just in phone-in donations.

Be Prepared When a Tornado Strikes with New Red Cross Tornado App

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:56 +0000

The months of May and June bring welcome relief from the winter chill, but they also bring along an increased risk for severe weather in the Tri-State area, namely tornadoes. If you’ve lived in the Evansville area for any length of time, you know our weather can turn on a dime. One day, it’s a [...]

Give Blood on Wednesday and You Could Win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:13 +0000

As I mentioned in a previous entry, the holiday's provide a double-edged sword for the Southwestern Indiana Chapter of the American Red Cross. On one hand the demand for blood is at one of its highest points of the year, while on the other hand, supply is low as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season prevents people from finding time to donate.

Red Cross Seeking Monetary Donations for Hurricane Sandy

Jon Prell — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:38:06 +0000

The American Red Cross is always in need of donations, whether it be blood, cash, food, clothes or supplies. The Red Cross is funded entirely through donations and receives no government funding whatsoever, which is why what they do is so important. They are on the scene immediately when disaster hits and they are on the ground in full force right now in New York, New Jersey and several other eastern states in the wake of Sandy, one of the most devastating storms the eastern seaboard has ever seen.

Eat At Texas Roadhouse Tonight And Help Red Cross

Eric Cornish — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:57:32 +0000

The Red Cross is still in the process of helping those affected by the tornadoes that ripped through Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky earlier this year, and one local restaurant is helping the Red Cross reach out to those trying to rebuild their lives. Visit Texas Roadhouse in Evansville tonight, Wednesday, March 28th with a special coupon provided to help.

American Red Cross Opens Shelter In Newburgh

Jon Prell — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:42:46 +0000

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Newburgh at the American Legion at Highway 261 and Sharon Road . This is also a location where photos / belongings can be dropped off if you are in the area and find something that may have blown away in the storm. Volunteers are assisting first responders [...]

Got Time? – Give Blood Today At 'Donor Rama'

Jon Prell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:52:36 +0000

The Evansville chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a ‘Donor Rama’ today until 6pm at the Red Cross offices located at the Lloyd and Stockwell. Did you know that every two seconds in this country, someone needs a blood transfusion? Blood is what transports oxygen and nutrients to all vital organs in the human body [...]

Free Lunch Friday At Red Cross

Eric Cornish — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:21:05 +0000

We helped the Red Cross kick off their Back to School Drive for local military families today. We did that with a Free Lunch Friday. Thanks to Rally’s and RC Cola for providing the refreshment, and thanks to all who came by to partake! Next week, we are rumored to be headed to the “deep south” [...]

Free Lunch Friday Will Be At Red Cross

Eric Cornish — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:24:54 +0000

This Friday we head back out to serve luynch to the first 150 people that come by. I July we are serving lunch from Rally’s with cold drinks from RC Cola. Join us this Friday at the American Red Cross at the corner of the Lloyd Expressway and Stockwell Road. The Red Cross is set [...]

Free Lunch Friday Continues At The Red Cross

Eric Cornish — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:01:48 +0000

Free Lunch Friday is off to a great start and we’ll be out this Friday in Evansville at the Red Cross at Stockwell and the Lloyd Expressway. We’ll have Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches, Chips, and an RC Cola product for the first 150 people to stop by. We set up at 11 and start serving at noon. [...]

Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update

WKDQ — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:18 +0000

Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update – 05/05/11

(Evansville) – Many areas affected by rising water are seeing roads open up as some of the water recedes, however per the latest hydrological report many rivers & creek beds will not start to show a significant drop for several more days. As a result, the American Red Cross has been able to close some shelters, while others remain open. All shelters in the community remain on alert

Help Out The Red Cross And Your Neighbors

brad.bruner — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:29:20 +0000

The Evansville chapter of the American Red Cross needs help in taking care of area residents affected by the floodwaters. A $25 donation at any area German American Bank will go towards purchasing the following for flood victims who are trying to clean up in the aftermath. Empty Spray Bottle Gallon of Bleach Liquid Cleaner [...]

Old National Bank Is A Red Cross Hero

Eric Cornish — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:12:32 +0000

For the next two days, you can support the Red Cross Heroes Campaign with Old National Bank. The events in the atrium of the main branch of ONB downtown came alive today including a free throw shooting contest, a bake sale, and X-Box Kinect games (on the Kinect you can win). You can stop in on Thursday [...]