Red Cross Blood Drive in Loyal Today
Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 -- 11:52 AM
-Following round after round of snow, freezing rain and arctic cold in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for eligible blood and platelet donors to give now to help restock its shelves.Early March storms forced the cancellation of more than 200 blood drives, resulting in nearly 7,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. This shortfall follows more than 26,400 uncollected blood and platelet donations in February due to severe weather across 27 states. Despite the weather, hospital patients still rely on transfusion.
The Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to make and keep appointments in the coming days. Platelet donors, as well as blood donors with the most in-demand blood types, O negative, A negative and B negative, are particularly encouraged to give now to help replenish the blood supply.
You can help by giving blood today at the Loyal American Legion, from 12:30pm until 5:30pm.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.