Red Cross asks donors to add giving blood to holiday plans
MADISON, Wis. -- There are always lots of things to do around the holidays, but the American Red Cross is asking donors to keep giving…
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Red Cross cancels Holiday Blood Drive in Madison due to winter storm
The American Red Cross is canceling its annual holiday blood drive in Madison due to the impending winter storm and dangerously cold wind chills.
In the 608: Help the American Red Cross with 2022 Holiday Blood Drive
UPDATE: The Blood Drive has been canceled due to the winter storm expected to make travel difficult on Friday. PREVIOUS STORY: MADISON, Wis. - Shake…
Stained glass window honors man who gave gallons of blood to Red Cross
MADISON, Wis. -- The Badger-Hawkeye Red Cross paid tribute to a former donor and volunteer Tuesday. After donating blood for a co-worker…
Here's how you can help those affected by Hurricane Ian
MADISON, Wis. -- As Hurricane Ian is downgraded to a tropical storm and starts to leave Florida, millions are still without power while emergency crews begin to assess the damage. President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration on Thursday morning,…
Local Red Cross volunteers head to Florida for hurricane relief efforts
MADISON, Wis. -- As Floridians evacuate their state due to Hurricane Ian, volunteers from Wisconsin are heading south to help the area recover. A…
In the 608: Why you should volunteer with the Red Cross today
MADISON, Wis. - Volunteers are needed this summer at the Red Cross, especially those for the Disaster Action Team (DAT). Red Cross DAT volunteers…
In the 608: Life-saving home fire safety program returns to Wisconsin communities
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - The American Red Cross and their partners are encouraging Wisconsin residents to make appointments this spring for home fire preparedness…
Red Cross to install free smoke alarms for Sun Prairie residents in need
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- A well-functioning smoke alarm can be the difference between life or death. The American Red Cross is working to make sure people in Sun Prairie have access to these crucial alarms. The Red Cross will install…
Red Cross helping people displaced by deadly Monroe fire
MONROE, Wis. -- The American Red Cross says it is helping two people who lost their homes in a fatal mobile home park fire earlier this week. The…
Non-profits in crisis: From an emergency blood shortage to record demand at local shelters, how to help Madison's most in need
MADISON, Wis.-- As COVID-19 case numbers continue to set new records every day, non-profits are…
News 3 Now's 'Sending Hope to the South' fundraiser brings in nearly $70K, surpassing $50K goal
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW MADISON, Wis. -- We asked, and you answered in a big way! Thanks to nearly generous News 3…
Badgers' Vogt returns to Kentucky to help tornado relief efforts
"It just felt like I was walking through a war zone."
Chris Vogt is becoming a big contributor for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team, but his contributions off the court are going to outweigh anything he does on it this year.
Sending Hope to the South: How you can help send aid to areas affected by tornadoes
Please join meteorologist Chris Reece for News 3 Now's virtual telethon with the American Red Cross, "Sending Hope to the South," all day on Friday, December 17.
Red Cross gives Wisconsinites a chance to help Midwest tornado victims
MADISON, Wis. - Crews are working to help people across the Midwest, after tornadoes flattened entire communities and killed dozens Friday. The Red Cross is giving Wisconsinites a chance to help. RELATED: Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes…
Red Cross hoping for gift of blood donations during annual holiday drive
As we approach the gift-giving season, Wisconsin's chapter of the American Red Cross is hoping you'll help give the gift of life through a blood donation.
Three displaced after fire at Sun Prairie apartment
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Three people were displaced Sunday after a fire at a Sun Prairie apartment. Crews responded to a call in the 200 block of Broadway Drive and reported that smoke was visible from outside the apartment. …
Red Cross support for Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy ending this week
Red Cross support for Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy is concluding at the end of September, officials said Tuesday.
PHOTOS: Red Cross assisting refugees at Fort McCoy
We are getting another look at life inside Fort McCoy for the thousands of refugees from Afghanistan who are staying there while until they can find a permanent home.
Red Cross open shelters, to begin surveying flooded areas across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) -- American Red Cross disaster responders from across Tennessee are beginning to provide shelter, relief items, and comfort for people impacted by floods in Hickman, Humphreys, and Dickson counties early Saturday morning. The Red Cross is assisting…
Wisconsin woman heads to California to help with wildfire relief
Angela Oakley, who is a disaster responder for the American Red Cross, took off for California from the airport in Madison this morning.
Apartment fire displaces 14 people, causes $100,000 in damages
MADISON, Wis.-- A fire broke out in a Moorland Road apartment complex on Saturday afternoon. According to a report, Madison firefighters saw smoke coming from the 40-unit building when they responded to the fire at 4:52 p.m. Residents reported that…
January marks National Blood Donor month, but the Red Cross needs donations year-round
Someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion once every two seconds.
With the pandemic raging and winter setting in, there’s never been a better time to donate.
Red Cross raffling off trip to Super Bowl, using new technology to attract donors amid shortage
21,000 fewer donations made during holiday season
The "season of giving" may be over, but the American Red Cross is still asking you to give... blood, that is.
