The American Red Cross is urging people to donate and help alleviate the worst shortfall since August 2024.
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Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
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Lewiston hospital to hold blood drive Jan. 20
The theme for this event is ‘Grateful.’
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Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
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Photo: Competition leads to blood donation in Auburn
The Battle of the Badges, an annual blood donation hosted by the Auburn Police and Fire departments, encourages donors to vote for their favorite department.
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Red Cross seeks more blood amid ‘critical’ type O shortage
The agency typically strives for a five-day supply nationwide, but has fewer than three days for type O.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
If it’s summer, the Red Cross needs your donation
Franklin County donors who have not given blood recently and those who would like to donate for the first time still have time to make a dent in low summer inventories. There is a blood drive today in Strong at the Forster Memorial Building at 14 South Main Street, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. On August 23, Franklin Memorial Hospital will hold one from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Farmington, at 111 Franklin Health Commons.
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Maine Wildlife Park to hold a plant sale, blood drive
Both events will be held at the park in Gray on May 25.
Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Red Cross calls for winter heroes to host blood drives and save lives
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To help meet the constant demand for lifesaving blood donations and prevent blood shortages this winter, the American Red Cross is urging individuals and organizations to be winter heroes by hosting a blood drive. Right now, the Red Cross needs about 6,500 additional groups across the […]
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Blood drive Aug. 9 in Winthrop WINTHROP — A community blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133. The need for blood in Maine is always critical. The drive is open to all qualifying donors and all are welcome. To schedule an appointment, […]