Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Nancy Auerbach won tickets after donating blood during a recent blood drive.
A Sharon resident had the privilege of winning tickets to Sunday's playoff victory game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans. Nancy Auerbach won two tickets to the game by donating blood during a Dunkin' Donuts-sponsored American Red Cross blood drive. Auerbach was one of five who won tickets to the game on Sunday, chosen randomly from a group of 60 other blood donors. The ticket giveaway was part of the sixth annual "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign to benefit the American Red Cross.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Foxborough resident Paul Currie was one of five blood donors to win Patriots playoff tickets after participating in Dunkin' Donuts sixth annual "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign last week at Patriot Place.
Foxborough resident Paul Currie realized the importance of giving blood several years ago when his daughter had a major surgery. “I realized giving blood is something we all need to do,” Currie said. "[It is] easy and the benefits for others are priceless.” Currie, 52, was off from work last week when he heard about an American Red Cross blood drive happening at Patriot Place. “I decided I would do my part,” Currie said of participating in last Thursday’s Dunkin’ Donuts sixth annual “Give a Pint, Give a Pound” campaign. As part of the event at Patriot Place, five lucky donors would win two tickets apiece to Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round playoff game between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Currie was one of …
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Outbreaks are earlier than normal in the area.
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Wednesday, January 9
The Red Cross says there's still time for folks to get flu shots and be covered from what is considered to be a more active flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said flu outbreaks are high for this time of the season, with "widespread activity" in Massachusetts. How do you prevent the flu? According to the CDC, in addition to getting the vaccine, you can: How do you know if you have the virus? Symptoms include: high fever, severe body aches, headache, being extremely tired, sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and vomiting and/or diarrhea (which is more common in children). When should you call the doctor? According to the Red Cross, if you think you have the flu, your doctor should be consulted immediately if you …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
With trees, extra lights and candles in many homes this month, it's important to be aware of the fire hazards they present.
As beautiful as holiday trees and lights are, they present fire hazards many people may not be aware of. The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts is urging homeowners to use extra caution this time of year to keep the season merry and to prevent holiday fires. The Red Cross provided the following tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday: Christmas Tree Care Holiday Lights and Decorations Holiday Candles
Friday, November 9, 2012
The New York Red Cross offers ways you can help friends and family devastated by the storm.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
The New York Red Cross provided the following information with suggestions for helping those affected by Sandy's impact.
Monday, November 5, 2012
The New York Red Cross offers ways you can help friends and family devastated by the storm.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
The New York Red Cross provided the following information with suggestions for helping those affected by Sandy's impact.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts has launched a website to help residents prepare for an emergence of zombies.
Certainly in the spirit of Halloween, but more appropriate for the long-debated Mayan Apocalypse, the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts this week launched a new website that aims to prepare everyone for dealing with the potential rise of zombies, according to a report in the Metro this week. The website, SavingZombies.com, provides readers with a count-down to the alleged "apocalypse" that some have suggested on the internet is predicted for Dec. 21 by the ancient Mayans (several resources have debunked the myth on the Internet, such as NASA.com; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meanwhile, has released tongue-in-cheek "zombie warnings," but has also denied the existence of Zombies, according to The Huffington …
Monday, August 6, 2012
Former Sharon High athletic director Bob Sondheim will be "roasted" in September.
1. A TOUCH OF NIGHT IN THE DAY-Starry Night is being held today at the Sharon Public Library today from 2-2:45 p.m. The program is for ages seven and up and pre-registration is required. You will be able to create your own mixed media version of a starry night skyline. It will be held in the Cynthia B. Fox Community Room, Sharon Public Library. 2. SHE'S PERFECT-Sharon's Jacquelin Pierce graduated from Drexel University with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She was one of more than 5,000 students to receive her degree at the University's 125th Commencement. 3. A NICE TIME FOR A NICE GUY-Bob Sondheim, the former Sharon High athletic director, will be "roasted" at the Saphire Estate in Sharon, Sunday, Sept. 23. His longtime friend and …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Four other area drives are planned this week.
Red was a popular color at Temple Sinai of Sharon this afternoon and evening, as the community prepares to celebrate the red, white and blue. Area residents donated blood at the temple's drive today. According to the American Red Cross website, other blood drives scheduled locally over the next week are:
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Now in its 22nd year, this Sharon tradition was held Wednesday.
Temple Sinai of Sharon's 22nd blood drive collected 34 units and drew about 37 donors Wednesday, coordinator Dana Bottorff said today. The next area blood drive is Dec. 28, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Easton Knights of Columbus Hall. The drive is being held in memory of Nicole St. John, according to the American Red Cross website. Donors will receive a free pound of Dunkin' Donuts coffee. The Foxborough-Sharon Knights of Columbus will host a drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Knights' main building, 14 Church St., Foxborough. Donors will receive a free Boston Bruins T-shirt and a Chili's coupon.
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Jerry Chase
4:45 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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