Blood Shortage Hits America | Raleigh News

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — only the second time in history — as demand surges and donations plummet, threatening patients from cancer survivors to moms in labor. For Shenika Richardson, who battles sickle cell disease and now brain aneurysms, blood transfusions are a matter of life and death — every three weeks, and more now. Her strength comes from family, faith, and a plea to others: donating isn’t just a slogan — it’s a lifeline. The Red Cross is urgently asking eligible donors to give now to save lives. 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/970241c3312b1319