The American Red Cross is facing critical shortages of all types of blood and platelets at this time. Josh Murray, spokesman for the agency’s Nebraska-Iowa region, says the summer months are often a slow time for donors, and the last month has been particularly difficult.
When fewer people donate, less blood is available for hospital patients.
While the Red Cross is a non-profit and doesn’t pay donors for blood, the agency is offering an incentive during June.
Those e-gift cards are being offered to donors through June 30th. Find a blood center near you by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org.
