Giving blood in the summer is critical because donations drop by roughly 20% while the need for blood rises due to increased travel and accident-related traumas. School breaks, vacations, and hot weather cause regular donors to miss appointments, often leading to a severe blood shortage between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Register now to give blood at 1-800-RED CROSS or online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter StAndrewsEC to schedule your appointment.
All blood types are needed, particularly Type O.