Black blood donors play a critical role in saving lives, but representation still lags

Black donors are crucial for the US blood supply, but their presence remains lacking. This gap affects sickle cell patients, who need matching blood. Read More

Save lives by giving blood

Not everyone can donate blood. Currently only three out of every 100 people in America do. And those who can donate a unit (pint) of blood can do so only every 56 days. But, as every two seconds ... Read More

Red Cross offering donor incentives to help battle blood shortage

RICHMOND, Va. — The American Red Cross is experiencing a downturn in blood donations during the back-to-school season, a time when the organization typically sees its lowest supply levels. "With so ... Read More

American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as number of donors hits 20-year low

The United States is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross, and there is growing concern that a combination of severe winter weather and seasonal respiratory ... Read More

American Red Cross urges healthy people to give blood during COVID-19 pandemic

The American Red Cross is pleading with healthy people, who are home, to give blood. Red Cross CEO Celena Roldan joined ABC 7 Chicago Tuesday to talk about a shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More