The nation’s blood supply is dropping to levels that haven’t been seen in 20 years. “The numbers alone used to be about 3.1 million people, and as recent as 2021 merely 2.1 million people are donating blood. It’s a significant shortfall,” said Laura Burke, executive director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter. … Read more
Red Cross volunteers are preparing to offer emergency shelter to people who might be displaced by disaster. Disaster program manager Melinda Rosario said the most common disasters in Pennsylvania are house fires and floods. Severe storms and flooding events are expected to increase in the state as global temperatures rise. Rosario said the changing environment … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — A local florist is making sure service members and veterans feel the support of the community this holiday season. Royer’s Flowers and Gifts presented The American Red Cross with more than 3,600 holiday cards with messages of support today. Continue reading on FOX43
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs a blood transfusion. But during an ongoing pandemic, the need becomes even greater for blood and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross. Blood drives are essential in helping to fill the missing A’s, B’s and O’s throughout the year. You may not think of one … Read more