The American Red Cross continues to work around the clock – to restock the critically needed blood product supply, desperately needed due to an ongoing impact from Hurricanes Helen and Milton.

Those storms caused devastation across the Southeast, and those donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.

SEVERE weather has resulted in the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, which has caused thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.

For so many living with urgent medical care needs – blood transfusions are essential and donations around the Southeast are key to keeping our nationwide network stocked.  The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever – and whenever – it is needed most.

The time to give blood is now.

Bring hope to those in need by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

As the Red Cross continues to urge people to give blood now, their teams are also on the ground providing vital relief – such as food, water, shelter and support, in many communities devastated by recent severe weather.

All those who come out to give blood in the month of October will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email – plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.

For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.

(Combined Sources)