Rigby Family Holds Blood Drive to Combat Critical National Shortage

Rigby family holds blood drive to combat critical national shortage

As the American Red Cross declares a national blood crisis, the Kartchner family in Rigby, Idaho, is hosting a series of community blood drives to encourage donations following their daughter's survival of a flesh-eating disease.

Immediate need for Red Cross blood donations

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are […]

Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis

For only the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.

Blood supplies hit critical low as Red Cross declares emergency shortage

The Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after donations dropped 25%. All blood types are needed. Find a donation center near you.

America’s blood supply is running low—here’s how important your type is

Extreme heat, poor air quality and foodborne illnesses have discouraged Americans from donating blood, leaving the US in a crisis.

Red Cross declares second national blood crisis as Summer demand soars, has less than 1-day supply of type O+ blood

Although thousands of people nationwide continue to donate blood, supply levels are still failing to match critical hospital demand, leading the American Red Cross to declare a second national blood supply crisis this year.