Fires, cold lead to blood drive cancellations

Posted 1/28/25

REGION — According to the American Red Cross, the blood supply nationwide is under pressure from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types, …

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Fires, cold lead to blood drive cancellations

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REGION — According to the American Red Cross, the blood supply nationwide is under pressure from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types, particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets, are needed to help save lives. 

Red Cross blood drive cancellations have grown into the hundreds. Collectively, this has resulted in more than 12,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations in January. 

Where it is safe to do so, donors are asked to book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS (800/733-2767).

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