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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
He's traveling to every American Red Cross site in the country. Here's why.
Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30-year-old Dunkirk, New York, resident wasn't allowed to donate because he was under the weight requirement. Now, he's on a mission to donate platelets to every American Red Cross donation center in the nation. "When I moved back to where I live now, the Red Cross started doing a blood drive at where I worked. I was like, 'OK, perfect. This is the perfect opportunity to finally start donating blood regularly," Dolce, a hospital security guard, said. When he looked into the process, Dolce learned he has type A positive blood — making him an ideal candidate to donate platelets, the tiny cells in blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Cancer patients, burn victims and bone marrow recipients often need platelets, sometimes described as 'liquid gold.' And they must be used within 5 days, creating high demand for donations. I "realized how much of an impact it can make. So, I said, 'All right, let's start doing that,'" Dolce said. Since then, he's checked 25 of the Red Cross' 200 sites off his list – and counting. Stepping up to save others Dolce first got the idea to visit every Red Cross location after donating platelets at the organization's Buffalo, New York, center. "I joined a Facebook page. It's with the Red Cross for platelet donors. So, I was on there and just seeing other people all over the country, I was like, 'I wonder what other locations are like?'" he said. "I went to the closer ones. I went to Cleveland, then I went to Rochester (New York) — the closest ones to me. I was like, 'Well, why not just do all of them?' Dolce donated his 100th unit of platelets to the Red Cross on June 23 at the The Lewis Center donation center's team supervisor and site manager, Shay Fisher, said she hoped his venture would inspire people to join him in donating blood and platelets to help save lives. "You come in and you're saving a life. And what he's doing, he's potentially saving up to three lives with today's donation," she said, gesturing to Dolce in the donation chair across the room. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Dolce (@platletguy) "Sometimes, we have to step outside of ourselves for others. Red Cross is all about the community and helping each other in the community, and that's the bigger picture." 'Need for blood is constant' Summer can present an array of challenges to blood supplies, as travel and inclement weather prevent people from donating, the Red Cross said. Daniel Parra, a spokesperson for the agency, recommended people schedule appointments ahead of time to help officials ensure there is enough blood, platelets and plasma for all patients. 'Dedicated blood donors like Dolce are vital to ensuring blood is available when and where it's needed most,' Parra said. 'The need for blood is constant — and it can only be met through the generosity of individuals who roll up their sleeves to give.' Parra said typo O blood is typically the first to run low during a shortage, and it's the most needed right now. People who have type O negative blood are known as universal donors, meaning their blood can be given to any patient. Donating 'liquid gold' About every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets, according to Red Cross estimates. Unlike blood, which can only be donated every 56 days, people can give platelets every seven days, or up to 24 times a year. One donation can provide enough platelets for up to three patients. People with type O negative and type B negative blood are not eligible to donate platelet, but the Red cross encourages people with all other types of blood to give. Those with type AB blood can make the most impact donating plasma, the Red Cross advises. For more information on donating platelets, visit the American Red Cross' website. An eight-year blood-giving journey Dolce has already donated at every location in his home state of New York. In early July, he stopped at the nonprofit's only center in Vermont, completing three of the 37 states where the Red Cross has donation centers. If he keeps up the pace – donating every seven days and up to 24 times a year, Dolce said it will take him a minimum of eight and a half years to complete his journey. "One of the other reasons why I like doing it is on the Red Cross app, they tell you where your products went to, like specifically which hospital," Dolce said. "I just always love to see that." The self-described 'platelet guy' said he plans visit new centers the American Red Cross opens, but will mark his goal complete after he donates at the 200 Red Cross centers that were open when he began the journey. From there, he said he plans to tackle other non-American Red Cross sites in order to donate platelets in all 50 states, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. He may even add Canada. "More than anything, I want to thank him for starting this journey. That's an awesome thing to do," Fisher said. "For as long as he can do it, I wish him well on all the many endeavors that this takes him." This article was made possible by support from the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation, which has partnered with The Columbus Dispatch to profile those making our community a better place. Help us inspire kindness by suggesting people, initiatives or organizations for Reporter Sophia Veneziano to profile. She can be reached at sveneziano@ Learn more at The Dispatch retains full editorial independence for all content. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Meet the man aiming to donate at every American Red Cross
USA Today
6 days ago
- Health
- USA Today
He's traveling to every American Red Cross site in the country. Here's why.
Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30-year-old Dunkirk, New York, resident wasn't allowed to donate because he was under the weight requirement. Now, he's on a mission to donate platelets to every American Red Cross donation center in the nation. "When I moved back to where I live now, the Red Cross started doing a blood drive at where I worked. I was like, 'OK, perfect. This is the perfect opportunity to finally start donating blood regularly," Dolce, a hospital security guard, said. When he looked into the process, Dolce learned he has type A positive blood — making him an ideal candidate to donate platelets, the tiny cells in blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Cancer patients, burn victims and bone marrow recipients often need platelets, sometimes described as 'liquid gold.' And they must be used within 5 days, creating high demand for donations. I "realized how much of an impact it can make. So, I said, 'All right, let's start doing that,'" Dolce said. Since then, he's checked 25 of the Red Cross' 200 sites off his list – and counting. Stepping up to save others Dolce first got the idea to visit every Red Cross location after donating platelets at the organization's Buffalo, New York, center. "I joined a Facebook page. It's with the Red Cross for platelet donors. So, I was on there and just seeing other people all over the country, I was like, 'I wonder what other locations are like?'" he said. "I went to the closer ones. I went to Cleveland, then I went to Rochester (New York) — the closest ones to me. I was like, 'Well, why not just do all of them?' Dolce donated his 100th unit of platelets to the Red Cross on June 23 at the Lewis Center Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center in Ohio, officially checking the state off his list. The Lewis Center donation center's team supervisor and site manager, Shay Fisher, said she hoped his venture would inspire people to join him in donating blood and platelets to help save lives. "You come in and you're saving a life. And what he's doing, he's potentially saving up to three lives with today's donation," she said, gesturing to Dolce in the donation chair across the room. "Sometimes, we have to step outside of ourselves for others. Red Cross is all about the community and helping each other in the community, and that's the bigger picture." 'Need for blood is constant' Summer can present an array of challenges to blood supplies, as travel and inclement weather prevent people from donating, the Red Cross said. Daniel Parra, a spokesperson for the agency, recommended people schedule appointments ahead of time to help officials ensure there is enough blood, platelets and plasma for all patients. 'Dedicated blood donors like Dolce are vital to ensuring blood is available when and where it's needed most,' Parra said. 'The need for blood is constant — and it can only be met through the generosity of individuals who roll up their sleeves to give.' Parra said typo O blood is typically the first to run low during a shortage, and it's the most needed right now. People who have type O negative blood are known as universal donors, meaning their blood can be given to any patient. Donating 'liquid gold' About every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets, according to Red Cross estimates. Unlike blood, which can only be donated every 56 days, people can give platelets every seven days, or up to 24 times a year. One donation can provide enough platelets for up to three patients. People with type O negative and type B negative blood are not eligible to donate platelet, but the Red cross encourages people with all other types of blood to give. Those with type AB blood can make the most impact donating plasma, the Red Cross advises. For more information on donating platelets, visit the American Red Cross' website. An eight-year blood-giving journey Dolce has already donated at every location in his home state of New York. In early July, he stopped at the nonprofit's only center in Vermont, completing three of the 37 states where the Red Cross has donation centers. If he keeps up the pace – donating every seven days and up to 24 times a year, Dolce said it will take him a minimum of eight and a half years to complete his journey. "One of the other reasons why I like doing it is on the Red Cross app, they tell you where your products went to, like specifically which hospital," Dolce said. "I just always love to see that." The self-described 'platelet guy' said he plans visit new centers the American Red Cross opens, but will mark his goal complete after he donates at the 200 Red Cross centers that were open when he began the journey. From there, he said he plans to tackle other non-American Red Cross sites in order to donate platelets in all 50 states, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. He may even add Canada. "More than anything, I want to thank him for starting this journey. That's an awesome thing to do," Fisher said. "For as long as he can do it, I wish him well on all the many endeavors that this takes him." This article was made possible by support from the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation, which has partnered with The Columbus Dispatch to profile those making our community a better place. Help us inspire kindness by suggesting people, initiatives or organizations for Reporter Sophia Veneziano to profile. She can be reached at sveneziano@ Learn more at The Dispatch retains full editorial independence for all content.
Graziadaily
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Vintage Lingerie, But Make It Swimwear - Kylie Jenner's Latest Collaboration Is About To Land.
Kylie Jenner is wearing hear creative director hat again and this time, she's taking on swimwear. Her fashion brand KHYhas teamed up with cult-favourite label Frankies Bikinis for a limited-edition capsule that's set to take over your feed (and suitcase). Launching July 16, the collaboration taps into vintage swim references and arrives with a mix of coquette lace, satin finishes, and sculpting push-up silhouettes, perfect for sun-soaked days and golden hour pics. The collection, called Cloud Cups, was co-designed by Kylie and Frankies founder Francesca Aiello, and blends the best of both brands: KHY's simple, clean aesthetic with Frankies' swim expertise and flirty prints. 'I've always loved Frankies Bikinis,' Jenner notes. 'We've incorporated so many fun prints - from polka dots to leopard - and the styles are so comfortable, it feels like they float on your skin while lifting and sculpting.' Her top pick? The Heavenly Satin top, complete with lace trim and a true vintage feel. Aiello describes the process as 'two girls dreaming up their perfect swim drawer,' and it shows. The standout styles include the padded Dolce, Cherish, and Heavenly Satin tops, plus the soft triangle Camila and a '90s-glam Allure cut in leopard satin. Bottoms range from classic string styles to fuller-coverage fits like the Clover. Fans of Frankies Bikinis will know that the brand is no stranger to buzzy collabs. It's previously teamed up with style heavyweights like Bella Hadid and Matilda Djerf, and the latest string (pun intended) to the brand's bow (pun intended) stretches beyond just swimear. There are a few exclusive dresses and separates on offer to match the vibe, just in case you want to bring the look to post-beach drinks, too. With polka dots officially claiming their spot as the It print of the season, and the push-up bikini having a serious resurgence, Kylie's timing is spot on. And if history (and hype) tells us anything, this drop won't stay in stock for long. KHY x Frankies Bikinis lands July 16 at 9am PT / 12pm ET on and and in select stores. Prices range from around £60 to £150, with sizes XXS to XXL. Renee Washington , Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.. Main Image credit: Frankies Bikinis x KHY
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kris Jenner copies Kim Kardashian in purple Dolce and Gabbana gown at 69, fans 'can't believe she is a mother of 6'
Kris Jenner, 69, recently recreated daughter Kim Kardashian's look from the 2023 Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda show in Puglia. She wore the same stunning purple Dolce and Gabbana gown with an off-the-shoulder detail and thigh-high slit to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. Also read | Kardashians and Jenners' super glam dresses from Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding spark buzz: 'Kim always can't walk' Kris Jenner wore the same purple Dolce and Gabbana gown as Kim Kardashian in Italy. (Instagram/ Kris Jenner) The momager paired the dress with a diamond statement necklace featuring a purple teardrop stone and diamond stud earrings, identical to Kim's neckpiece, and even joked that she 'may have gotten called out on the family group chat' for channeling Kim's look to a T. Take a look at Kris Jenner's post: 'Kim you're my inspiration' Kris credited her daughter as her inspiration for the look, sharing photos on Instagram with the caption, ''DOLCE DOLCE DOLCE' in her best Carrie Bradshaw voice... We'll always have Venice! Thank you, Jeff and Lauren, for the unforgettable memories. We love you!! PS… Kim wore this amazing dress at the Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda show in Puglia a couple years ago, and I was so in love with it, it was just too beautiful not to bring back for this special weekend!! I may have gotten called out on the family group chat… Kim, you're my inspiration!!' 'Kris Jenner looks younger than Stormi' The dress was previously worn by Kim at the 2023 Dolce and Gabbana event, and Kris's recreation of the look showcases her admiration for her daughter's style. By upcycling the dress, Kris proved that imitation is the highest form of flattery. In fact, many on social media even picked a favourite between Kim and Kris as they reacted to a fan page's post titled, 'Kris Jenner recreates Kim Kardashian's iconic Dolce and Gabbana look'. Someone commented Kris was looking 'younger' than her granddaughter Stormi, 7, who is Kylie Jenner's daughter, writing, 'Kris Jenner looks younger than Stormi.' Another comment read, 'Kris did it best!' A third person compared Kris to her daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, and said, 'I can't believe she is the mother of 6. Like her oldest daughter is 46 and she looks younger than Kourtney.'
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding secrets including Blue Origin tribute
As Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' lavish three-day Venetian wedding nears the end, all the secrets behind the Amazon founder and his journalist wife's big day have emerged Lauren Sanchez revealed some of the secrets behind her wedding to one of the world's richest men, Jeff Bezos. Former journalist Lauren, 55, admitted she and Jeff didn't stick to many of the normal wedding traditions - and her something blue is out of this world. The Amazon founder, 61, proposed to his new wife in May 2023, by leaving an engagement ring under her pillow aboard his superyacht, Koru. The $2.5 million ring was presented to Lauren by Jeff after the couple had a dreamy starlit dinner aboard his boat while docked near the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. But that was just the start of their nuptials, with their wedding celebration totting up to an estimated $50 million (£36.5 million). The Venetian event has sparked controversy with anti-capitalists and locals alike, who opposed the over-consumption of the whole affair. Lauren wore a stunning bespoke Dolce & Gabbana dress for her big day. The long-sleeved gown had a corseted waist and turtle-neck design, with a mermaid-style skirt. The sophisticated dress boasted 180 hand-finished buttons, covered in silk chiffon, which trailed all the way down the train of the gown. While the handmade dress was presumably one of many items that were new, her "something borrowed" was a pair of Dolce earrings. Her "something blue" comes in the form of a secret souvenir from her flight into space aboard her husband's Blue Origin trip. Lauren told Vogue: "We don't have a lot of traditions that we're keeping. I mean, I love traditions, but for a 55-year-old woman, it's a little different.' Asked about her "something blue", Lauren explained: "Well, Blue Origin. It's something from my space flight." Lauren said the trip was especially meaningful for her, "because it was literally one of the most profound experiences I've ever had in my life. Seeing Earth from space, I came down and I couldn't describe it. "It was the greatest experience I've ever had. Jeff said, 'It's gonna change you more than you think,' and it completely has, visually, spiritually." But one tradition the billionaire couple stuck to was that they kept the gown a secret before she walked down the aisle. Despite Jeff asked to see it, she stayed strong and made sure the first time he saw it was on at the end of the aisle just before exchanging vows. Lauren admitted: "I almost gave in. But I want it to be a surprise. As you get a little older, not many things surprise you. I can't wait to see his face." Her groom was said to have "gasped" when he first saw her in her wedding dress. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Lauren wrote: "Not just a gown, a piece of poetry. Thank you @dolcegabbana for the magic you made." The star-studded 25-minute wedding ceremony saw the pair exchange vows in front of 200 guests, with a number of high-profile celebrities in attendance. The Kardashian-Jenners, Orlando Bloom and Oprah Winfrey all travelled for the wedding, as did Ivanka Trump and her family. Rania Al Abdullah, the Queen of Jordan also watched on, as did supermodels, actors and business-people. Guests were welcomed by a gospel choir, with the singers performing a rendition of Whitney Houston's Higher Love as the bride and groom entered.
