American Red Cross declares Second-Ever National Blood Supply Crisis

The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history, says Suzanne Lawler, American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager. 

“For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening the season’s emergency blood shortage, and all blood types are needed. But the situation is especially dire for type O blood, as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. So, here’s how you can help take action help end the crisis and stabilize the blood supply. You can book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, or visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS, which is 1-800-733-2767.”

Please give blood today, and be a hero to someone facing an emergency.