Urgent Need for Blood Donors

Aug 23, 2010 - The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region has issued an urgent call for blood donors. The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care.

Donors with all blood types are needed, but especially those with type O negative. Red Cross officials say type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage. That’s because type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type, and is most readily given to patients in emergency and trauma situations.

Moore County Chapter Recognized for Heart-Safe Initiative

Buddy Spong, Executive Director of the Moore County Chapter of the American Red Cross, received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Southern Pines Business Association, held at the Weymouth Center on Wednesday October 14, 2009. He was recognized for his efforts in making Southern Pines a "Heart-Safe City". Buddy was instrumental in acquiring and distributing automated defibrillators to Southern Pines business establishments, and in encouraging a county-wide initiative to have defibrillators on hand in public places.

Moore County Supports Disaster Relief in Haiti

As of July, the Moore County Chapter of the American Red Cross, representing Moore and Richmond counties, has received $40,000 in donations directed to the relief efforts in Haiti. Support has been tremendous. Donations have come from so many sources!

Churches, large and small
Organizations such as the West Southern Pines Civic Club and The Christian Closet of Hamlet
Small businesses like Hot and Healthy Yoga
School children from North Moore High School, Vass-Lakeview Elementary School, Southern Pines Primary School, the O'Neal School and most recently from Girl Scout Troop 1301, who presented a check to us on July 12.
The staff of West End Elementary
And hundreds of private donors, including children donating birthday money and emptying their piggy banks.

We thank each and every one of you who have donated to the American Red Cross for Haiti!

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 15:35

Update from the Director

New beginnings often inspire hope and great expectations. New years and new decades can do likewise, especially when they follow seriously challenging times. 2009 was a very challenging year!

Last year The American Red Cross was challenged by new leadership and new direction at the national level. Locally, we were challenged by a move to a new location necessitated by unlivable conditions at our old locale, a difficult economy, and loss of a key employee.