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those who donate by July 14th will receive a special TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while supplies last. As an extra bonus, donors will be entered into a drawing to win a 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn.
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All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood and those giving platelets.
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The Red Cross estimates nearly 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected just this month.
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The 14th annual event is next Wednesday, October 4th.
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Officials say fewer donors than needed gave this summer.
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The public can donate blood to prevent a blood shortage.
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The American Red Cross wants to encourage anyone that’s able, to donate and prevent a blood shortage. They’re currently sending out more blood to hospitals than they have coming in.
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The Red Cross critically needs donors of all blood types.
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The American Red Cross urges blood donors
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The nationwide blood shortage crisis has hospitals keeping a close eye on the blood supply.At Heartland Regional Medical Center, they’re managing elective surgeries on a case by case basis.