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Monday, March 04, 2013  Severe Weather Preparedness Week has arrived in the Buckeye State, and the American Red Cross is helping Ohioans get a leg up with their new mobile app.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Legendary musician Bob Dylan is making his way back to northwest Ohio, this time to help raise money for the American Red Cross.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A mother and her two young daughters escaped from a house fire early Monday in rural Nevada.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Give blood today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A new healthy dining option in Toledo is about to open its doors, but not before helping to give back to the community.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Owens employees, students, and area residents are encouraged to donate at the Student Health and Activities Center.  For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7206 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Preparing holiday goodies can lead to disaster - the kitchen is the setting of more fires than any other room in the house, and cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Pop star Lady Gaga pledged one million dollars to New York and the American Red Cross for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. Lady Gaga made the announcement Wednesday. Gaga posted a statement on her official website saying quote, "if it wasn't for New York City: the lower Eastside Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the women or artist that I am today."

Friday, November 02, 2012  NBC Universal will air a benefit telethon and concert on Friday, Nov. 2 in support of superstorm Sandy relief.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The American Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network is collecting donations that will be used in holiday care packages.

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Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A Nationwide blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to ask us all to roll up our sleeves and give the gift of life.

Monday, July 30, 2012  8 adults and 13 children made homeless as a result of fires at four Toledo homes

Monday, July 23, 2012  Northwest Ohio extreme heat caused the Toledo area American Red Cross to cancel several blood drives earlier this month. Now the Red Cross is in an emergency need for donors of all blood types.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The American Red Cross cooling center in the Multi-Purpose Building of the Hancock County Humane Society will remain open for area residents who still do not have power in their homes and need a place to beat the heat.