Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a Medical Foundation Blood Drive at the Plymouth Fire Station today from 8 a.m. until noon. Community members are encouraged to come out to raise their sleeves for those in need.
Just one donation can assist three people! You can book an appointment online by visiting givebloodnow.com and using the sponsor code Plymouth. Walk-ins are also welcome. Continue reading
Recent severe weather conditions have resulted in multiple blood drive cancellations, causing the Red Cross to declare that the blood and platelet shortage has reached a critical level.
According to a press release from the organization, no matter the weather is like, every day the Red Cross has to collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to help meet the needs of patients. Due to the winter weather conditions in January, more than 550 blood drives were forced to cancel causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
Red Cross Communications Manager Rodney Wilson said currently, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they’re coming in. Continue reading
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors to bolster supplies. Officials say all types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. Continue reading
