Blood Shortage Hits Virginia Hard | Charlottesville News

American Red Cross sounds the alarm: blood supply plummeted 25% last month, hitting a critical low in Virginia since May. Summer’s here — fewer donors, more demand — especially during the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when car accidents spike. Blood is vital for surgeries, ERs, labor, and cancer treatments — without it, lifesaving care stalls. Hospitals are short by 3,500 units. But there’s hope: join the Red Cross and Charlottesville Media Group at Albemarle Square (between ACAC and Aldi) from 7 AM to 7 PM — donate now before doctors hit crisis mode. 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/8fc3375032a90033