Keep blood supply blooming this spring
- The American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood in April due to increased travel and ongoing high demand for blood products, especially type O and platelets.
- A challenging winter resulted in tens of thousands of blood products going uncollected, impacting supply ahead of busy spring schedules.
- Individuals donating blood in April can receive gifts such as a $15 Amazon.com gift card.
- Erica Mani, Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region, noted that disasters have displaced thousands and disrupted the blood supply.
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Red Cross: Give lifesaving blood as part of spring plans - LaGrange Daily News
This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood now as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels of an incredibly challenging winter, during which tens of thousands of blood products went uncollected due to weather. With upcoming holiday celebrations and record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with…
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