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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.
American Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations in Aroostook County
Between low donor sign up and a power outage, blood donations were low during the American Red Cross’s blood drives in December. Now they are asking locals to come out and donate during their February blood drives to help recoup some of their recent lost donations.
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
American Red Cross says winter weather caused drop in blood donations
After January's winter weather canceled multiple blood drives, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give this February.
Red Cross Blood drives set for February
T he 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 condit
Red Cross sets blood drives
The American Red Cross is having blood drives in the local area during December that include: + Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. p.m. at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave.
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.
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.
American Red Cross calls for blood donations
Weather conditions and sickness slowed the rate of collection of donated blood and platelets in January. The American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood.
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
American Red Cross in need of blood donors
The American Red Cross says since January hundreds of blood drives have been canceled due to severe weather or wildfires. Due to these cancelations the American Red Cross has missed out in nearly 16,000 blood donations.
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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. As a thank-you, all who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28 will get a $15 e-gift card to a ...
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