Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to more than 500 blood drive cancellations since the beginning of the year, resulting in about 17,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations.
The American Red Cross asks those who are able to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their community to rebuild the blood supply.
More donors are needed to make appointments now for the weeks ahead to help ensure accident victims, cancer patients and new mothers experiencing complicated childbirths have access to lifesaving blood product transfusions without delay.
Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) 733-2767).
Through Feb. 28, all donors will receive an Amazon gift card.
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