RED CROSS ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR BLOOD DONORS

DALLAS – Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care.

“Right now, the Red Cross only has less than a three-day supply when we need a five-day supply to be prepared for all situations that require blood products.

“To help meet this need, we’ve added about 8,000 additional appointments at blood donation centers and community blood drives over the next few weeks to accommodate more donors.

“But we need people to fill those appointments, please join us today.”

HOW TO HELP

Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.