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Saving the planet one pond at a time
On Thursday, the Red Cross will host its annual Heroes Breakfast. Being recognized in the “Climate Resilience Hero” category is Susan Baur and her group: “Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage.” Baur tells us about her journey and working to protect and preserve the ponds.
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‘Really proud moment': Red Cross now accepts blood from gay and bisexual men
Massachusetts’ public health commissioner was able to donate blood for the first time Tuesday, celebrating new rules that open blood donation to gay and bisexual men. DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein was joined by his friend Rochelle Walensky, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at the Red Cross Donation Center in Dedham. The pair spent years fighting…
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Red Cross welcomes new population of blood donors
Gay and bisexual men can now donate blood through the Red Cross after a major change in FDA policy.
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Red Cross launches new blood donation guidelines
Under the new policy, all potential donor will answer the same eligibility question regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
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Hailing The Heroes: Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
The Red Cross Boston Heroes Breakfast is Wednesday March 29th. Red Cross Leadership Council’s Ted Truscott, CEO of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, tells us about some of the amazing heroes and the important work the Red Cross does. For more: redcross.org/MA