Kentucky Blood Center Asks O Negative Donors to Give Blood Ahead of Summer

Kentucky Blood Center asks O negative donors to give blood ahead of summer

The Kentucky Blood Center is urgently requesting blood donations this Memorial Day as the center reports a critical shortage in its blood supply.Mandy Brajuha of the Kentucky Blood Center emphasized the importance of maintaining stocked shelves for local hospitals, especially during after Memorial Day Weekend. "More accidents happen in the summer months than any other time of the year," Brajuha said.The recent tornado has exacerbated the situati…

Trauma Cases Can Rise Around Summer Holidays, Help Save Lives by Giving Blood or Platelets Now

Red Cross solar lantern, chance to win an American Adventure for coming to give by end of May   DALLAS, May 22, 2025 — Emergencies don’t take a holiday. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.   Immediate access to blood products is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected to trav…

Blood donors sought as summer holidays approach

HUNTINGTON — Heading into Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood.

Blood drive at Johnson County Ambulance Service highlights critical blood donation need

The Johnson County Ambulance Service is hosting a blood drive Thursday, May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. in honor EMS Week.EMS workers have firsthand experience with the

American Red Cross announces blood drives

Emergencies don’t take a holiday. Heading into Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.

New Braunfels Christian Academy student hosting community blood drive Friday

New Braunfels Christian Academy student Preston Barber is partnering with South Texas Blood & Tissue to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 23.