National Blood Crisis Hits Summer | Montpelier News

The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm: the nation is in a critical blood shortage, with inventory at its lowest summer level in four years. Demand is surging due to wildfires, heatwaves, and illness, while donations have dipped since Memorial Day. Lifesaving donor heroes like Sandy Read, who’s been giving since 2009, are stepping up — and they’re urging others to join them. The Red Cross is offering incentives: movie tickets for donations by July 31, and $20 Amazon gift cards from August 1 onward. If you can, give blood — your next donation could save a life. 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/fa6ca346bfcbe8f6