US EditionAmerican Red Cross offering incentives for blood donation
- The American Red Cross and LifeServe are urging blood donations in April and May to address critical needs.
- Recent weather events and seasonal slowdowns have decreased blood donations, straining the national supply.
- The Red Cross needs 12,500 blood and 3,000 platelet donations daily to serve over 2,500 hospitals.
- Donors in April 2025 can win a $5,000 gift card or a Red Cross T-shirt for donating between April 14-30.
- The Red Cross relies on donations because blood has a 42-day shelf life and is vital for patient care.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive held - Montevideo American News
The American Red Cross blood drive was held at the TACC in Montevideo on Thursday, January 23, 2025. There were 68 units of blood collected, which was two over the goal for January. The total number of power red units was 19 and whole blood units was 49. There were nine deferred donors and one not sufficient product.
Red Cross in NJ encourages blood donations: Where you can donate
(WPHL)-- As April is National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross in New Jersey is encouraging people to become "lifesaving volunteers". "The American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring." According to the Red Cross, the organization d…
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