For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a
national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act
immediately to help save lives.
Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All
blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting
distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a
one-day supply.
Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the
Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-
you, all who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and
fees).
See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
Additionally, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details,
visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.
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