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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  This week, you have an opportunity to help the legacy of a local hero live on by donating blood to help those in need in Central New York.

Friday, January 04, 2013  After 17 year old Taylor Fleming of Cicero died in a car crash in December 2011, her family and friends hold a blood drive in her honor.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Onondaga County, the city of Syracuse and the American Red Cross are holding a large blood drive at the Onondaga County Civic Center in Syracuse on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help with the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Friday, November 02, 2012  As thousands of people downstate deal with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross is overwhelmed by the need. Now, they are searching for more volunteers to help.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Onondaga County, the city of Syracuse and the American Red Cross plan to hold a blood drive in Syracuse to help out with the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Following a blood donation shortfall due to Hurricane Sandy's impact, an American Red Cross blood donation center in Liverpool extends its hours to encourage Central New Yorkers to step up to the plate.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Baldwinsville teen Kelly Gleason's condition has been upgraded to serious and there was a blood drive dedicated to the family at Baldwinsville's Baker High School Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  According to the Red Cross, donations this summer are the lowest they've seen in more than a decade.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  This harsh winter is hurting agencies who depend on blood donations.