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Donate blood to Red Cross in February; get $15 gift card
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month.
Red Cross offers incentive for blood donations amid shortage
The American Red Cross is offering an incentive to give blood in February to counter the current shortage. Anyone who gives blood through Feb. 28, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Red Cross looks for more people to donate platelets
Every 15 seconds, a patient in the U.S. receives platelets, and nearly half of them are suffering from cancer, according to the Red Cross.
Red Cross Blood drives set for February
The American Red Cross urges the public to give blood or platelets now to help combat the significant weather impact on blood donations this winter. Dangerous snow and ice conditions continue and have resulted in more than 17,000 blood and platelet donations uncollected since the beginning of 2025.
Red Cross: Donors needed now to build blood supply
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue
Red Cross seeks blood donors
The American Red Cross of North Central Wisconsin says about 15,000 blood platelets went uncollected last month because of the wildfires in California and some severe winter weather.
Red Cross holding donation drives in Scott County
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country, according to a Red Cross news release. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products.
Donations needed: Severe weather impacting American Red Cross blood drives
Since January numerous blood drives have been called off nationally due to severe winter weather and it has created a shortage, according to the American Red Cross. As a result donors are being urged to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the supply.
Local opportunities to give blood via Red Cross
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood
Red Cross hoping to rebuild blood supply after disastrous January
The American Red Cross needs help rebuilding its blood supply after a difficult month where donations were impacted by the winter weather, wildfires, and the flu season.
Red Cross calls for blood donations amid winter shortages
The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets this February to help replenish the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollecte
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Red Cross: Donors needed now to build up the blood supply
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