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List of blood locations
List of blood locations
Blood Donation Center Locations
Blood Donation Center Locations
Blood Donation Center Locations
By David Ullman, Red Cross writer
When a fire started in the home of Caleb and Tabrizia Phillips, it went unnoticed and could have resulted in a tragedy for the Phillips and their two young children.
“Our water heater caught fire, and our smoke alarms didn't go off,” remembered Tabrizia. “It almost burned our house down. It was terrifying.”
So, although the family had smoke alarms, they were unaware that the sensitivity of the devices’ internal sensors had dulled over time.
By Jennifer Costa, Red Cross regional communications director
“I’ve always been fascinated by blood.”
Ivy Grey Robinson turned that fascination into a career when she became a phlebotomist with the American Red Cross in Maine. For her, the work is personal. When Ivy's sister was young, she fell through a glass coffee table and suffered a severe injury.
