American Red Cross faces a 25% national blood supply decrease due to Hurricane Debby canceling 60 blood drives.

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood shortage, prompted by extreme weather including Hurricane Debby which canceled nearly 60 blood drives across the U.S. leading to a 25% decrease in the national blood supply in July alone. The Red Cross is now offering a $20 Amazon gift card to those who donate blood by 31 August and an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt for donations between 1st and 15th September.

August 26, 2024
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