Donating blood is essential

A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. For patients in the emergency room, fighting cancer or facing a life-threatening illness, help can’t wait. Blood donation is essential.

Last month's inclement weather and the ongoing pandemic have impacted the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross continues to need healthy donors, especially those with type O blood, to help ensure that patients have lifesaving blood products for emergency and everyday medical treatments.

 

Your help is needed now. If you are eligible and feeling well, please make a blood or platelet donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

 

In appreciation for being a vital part of the Red Cross team, those who come to give March 15-26 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.