Blood Crisis Hits America | Richmond News

The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a national blood crisis — the second in history — with a 25% drop in supply while hospitals need thousands more units weekly. Driven by summer travel, weather disruptions, and wildfires, the shortage is dire: one trauma patient can use over 100 units in a day. A firefighter battling leukemia credits donated blood with saving his life. The Red Cross urgently needs O positive and O negative donors, but all blood types are vital. They’re offering movie tickets and gift cards to encourage donations this month and next — so if you can, book an appointment now. Every drop counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d06c53afbd82e60