National Blood Crisis Declared as Red Cross Urges Immediate Donations
The Red Cross says just three more donors at each blood drive could stabilize supplies as hospitals face limits on type O blood.
- The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis—only the second in its history—after donations fell to a four-year summer low, prompting the organization to limit Type O blood distributions to hospitals.
- Extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses have reduced donor turnout this summer, according to Paul Sullivan, senior vice president of donor services for the American Red Cross, while hospital demand continues to outpace collections.
- Type O blood accounts for about 60% of Red Cross distributions and is safe for about 80% of patients, yet current supplies of Type O positive have dropped below a one-day national supply.
- To encourage donations, the Red Cross is offering a Fandango Movie Ticket worth up to $15 to those who give blood by July 31, with donors in August receiving a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.
- Officials urge eligible donors to book appointments immediately via the Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, or 1-800-RED CROSS, noting that just three more donors at each drive could help stabilize the summer blood supply.
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