PORTLAND Unpredictable winter weather can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the blood supply, donors are urged to make and keep appointments to help prevent a shortage in the weeks to […]
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Blood Drives
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets over the holidays. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood: Regular donors away on holiday, seasonal illness and inclement weather. It’s important for donors − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − […]
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Red Cross blood drive in Scarborough March 10
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at 418 Payne Road. The American Red Cross is facing its most severe blood shortage in over a decade, it says, largely in part to the pandemic. Overall blood donation is down 10% since March 2020. The shortage […]