There’s no way to predict when or where an accident will happen. That’s why the American Red Cross needs donors to give blood and platelets during Trauma Awareness Month this May and throughout the year to help ensure that trauma centers are prepared the moment an injured patient arrives.
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Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
Fewer drives, busy holiday schedules lead to blood shortage.
Severe blood shortage: Red Cross issues immediate call for blood and platelet donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter.
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors
Blood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week.
A’s, B’s and O’s are missing – Red Cross campaign calls for new blood donors to fill the Missing Types
As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign today to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients.
Donors urged to help the Red Cross maintain blood supply
Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations.
