Urgent call for blood donations

American Red Cross officials made an urgent request for blood and platelet donors due to a troubling decline in scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all contributions.

This drop comes at a critical time, with summer approaching – a season that often sees an uptick in severe injuries from car accidents, ATV crashes, and sports-related incidents.

Several factors are contributing to the decline in donations, including end-of-school-year activities, summer travel, and extreme weather. With…