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A Closer Look at the Science and Stories Behind Donated Blood

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Alex Keilty

Michael Gregory (right), Board member and Red Cross Biomedical Committee chair, gave guests including Nivia Charles (left) a tour through a blood lab

Special guests recently got a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look at the American Red Cross blood processing center in San Leandro, Calif., and the visit came with some powerful reminders of why blood donation matters.

“As I am walking in today… you might not have known I have sickle cell disease,” guest speaker and sickle cell advocate Nivia Charles said as she shared her personal story. While her condition isn’t always visible, it’s far from rare: sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S.

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Gerald’s Way of Showing Up

Posted on February 12, 2026 by redcrossnorcalstaff

If you ask Gerald to describe himself, he won’t start with titles, ranks or achievements. He’ll simply say, “I’m just Gerald — someone who cares about people, someone willing to listen and someone who’ll help however he can.”

That’s how he moves through the world: grounded, steady and guided by values instilled long before he ever wore a Marine Corps uniform or stepped into a technology leadership role.