At the Red Cross regional headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, thousands of units of lifesaving blood are processed each week for hospitals across Oklahoma, Kansas, and neighboring states. That work can’t stop — not for snow, ice, or freezing temperatures. As a major winter storm swept through over the weekend, Red Cross volunteers Bill Casey and Don Dailey didn’t hesitate. They packed bags, grabbed sleeping cots, and camped out inside the building so they could keep the roads and parking lot clear before sunrise. “We couldn’t fall behind,” said Bill. “They were talking 8–10 inches, and we had to stay on top of it.” Together, he and Don plowed paths for vans and trucks so essential blood products could get from the loading docks out to the hospitals that depend on them. Their commitment ensured that the lab — a critical link in the chain of lifesaving care — remained accessible. For Bill, who spent 40 years plowing snow commercially in the Northeast, showing up is second nature. “I’m ...