The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. To encourage donations around the Memorial Day holiday, those who come to give blood or platelets from May 27-31

By Dana FieldsAmerican Red Cross A distinctive “chirp-chirp-chirp” pierces the air, signaling that the new smoke alarm in Kenneth and Brandy Bullard’s living room is operational and ready to save lives. The three-member Red Cross team that installed the device moves further into the couple’s Sedalia home to install three more, all free of charge.

By Carl ManningAmerican Red Cross Tornado warnings are nothing new to Joplin, Missouri, especially in the spring when funnel clouds frequently dip from the sky. So it was on May 22, 2011. The tornado watches were announced, followed by the tornado warnings. Over the horizon came the EF5 tornado that cut a swath through the

Sharon Kennedy is this year’s recipient of the Clara Barton Award, the top volunteer service honor presented by the American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri in St. Joseph. Hers was among the Red Cross certificates and awards presented at the 99th Annual Meeting and Heroes Campaign Celebration held at Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center on