In the continuing spirit of Thanksgiving, the American Red Cross urges donors to give thanks and give back by making a plan to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
The Red Cross says this time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Seasonal illness, winter weather and holiday celebrations often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, making it hard to keep up with the demand for blood products.
To entice more people to donate, the Red Cross is offering prize giveaways leading up to Christmas.
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