The American Red Cross is still attempting to rebuild a blood supply that saw further impacts due to winter storms.
According to the Red Cross, more than 20,000 donations went uncollected this winter due to the impacts of winter weather across the country. This impacted a blood supply that was already dealing with an ongoing shortage, and the Red Cross says some hospitals were forced to cancel elective procedures.
American Red Cross Account Manager Tammy Ritchie says the need for Type O donors right now is especially urgent.
“The need for Type O, O-positive and O-negative, is in an emergency need right now,” said Ritchie. “Transfusions are happening when needed, but because that is the most common blood type, it is also the most needed, and in an emergency situation, that is what’s going to be transfused until we know that patient’s blood type.”
You can support the blood supply and play a part in a friendly rivalry by participating in the Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive, to be held at the Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. When you register at the blood drive, be sure to tell the attendant which station you are supporting.
All successful donors in the month of March will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card. Donors will also receive free A1C testing.
Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule a donation.
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