Blood donors needed to boost summer supply: Here’s where to donate in NE Ohio

Blood donors needed to boost summer supply: Here’s where to donate in NE Ohio

[Attached video: Red Cross honors bus driver who saved kids from fire] CLEVELAND (WJW) -- As you're planning Fourth of July festivities, the American Red Cross is hoping you'll make donating blood part of the celebration. The summer season is historically slow for blood and platelet donations, but the need is always high. 1 dead, 3 hurt in 3-vehicle crash in Lorain County If you donate by June 30, you'll get a $15 Amazon.com gift card, and…

Red Cross to host blood drives in Northeast Ohio

As the busy July Fourth holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross is asking donors to celebrate by making a blood- or platelet-donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer, according to a news release. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed, the release said. Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products are available for all patie…

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Ahead of July 4th, With Focus on Type O

The American Red Cross is urging residents to donate blood ahead of the Fourth of July, with a particular need for type O donors. Type O blood is vital in emergencies because it can be used universally when there’s no time to match blood types. Holiday weekends tend to increase demand, and the Red Cross says a stable supply can save lives during unexpected accidents. To encourage participation, the organization has teamed up with GoodR to offer …