American Red Cross

The 29th annual event at Illinois State University’s Brown Ballroom is the largest annual fundraiser for the Red Cross of the Heartland. It funds Red Cross' disaster response, blood donation and other services across the state.

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the American Red Cross have teamed up to introduce a new swim safety program to provide free swimming lessons and water safety training for children in the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal.

Ahead of the summer swimming season, the Bloomington-Normal YMCA and American Red Cross are promoting the importance of water safety for both children and adults.

NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith will be the special guest and keynote speaker at the American Red Cross’ Evening of Stars fundraiser in November, the organization announced Friday.

This year's Red Cross Evening of Stars keynote speaker plans a night of magic, comedy and some hard life lessons when he addresses a gathering in Normal. Jon Dorenbos is a former pro football player who turned to magic when he was a kid to take his mind off his mother's murder. Dorenbos' father killed her.

The American Red Cross has announced its keynote speaker for the 27th annual Evening of Stars event. The special guest is Jon Dorenbos. He played 14 seasons in the NFL.

Central Illinois agencies are chipping in to assist relief efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.

There's a twisted silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic: Some gay and bisexual men are able to donate blood for the first time. Federal Drug…

The need for donated blood doesn’t pause for holidays, game days or a pandemic. Bloomington-Normal and Peoria, like the rest of the nation, are…

The American Red Cross has a new way to encourage blood donation: Anyone who donates also will be tested to see if they have developed COVID-19…