US EditionAustin-area residents urged to donate blood amid 'critical shortage'
- The American Red Cross is urging blood donations in April due to increasing needs.
- Winter weather caused tens of thousands of uncollected blood products, creating a shortage.
- Spring travel, busy schedules, and upcoming holidays further strain blood collection efforts.
- Nick Canedo stated they are calling on O-type donors to help meet patient needs.
- Donating blood now through April offers chances to win gift cards and receive t-shirts.
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Red Cross urges blood donations in April
BRAINERD — This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. Spring break and holidays can make it challenging to keep donation appointments, but each donation is critical to patient care. All who come to give in April will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Additionally, those who come to give April 1-13 wil…
Vitalant will hold blood drives in April
Every day, volunteer blood donors are needed to make sure the supply is ready to help every patient who needs a transfusion. For a limited time this April, Vitalant is thanking donors with a chance to win one of two…
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