The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood. Donors of all blood types are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer.
As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which could lead to postponed appointments or less opportunities to give an especially troubling scenario at a time where the Red Cross has experienced an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks. In addition to many endof- school year activities, travel and school breaks, June 1st marked the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season, a reminder that severe weather can also quickly disrupt the ability to donate in affected areas and potentially delay or cancel blood drives.
Take action today. To schedule a blood donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
