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Red Cross Announces Emergency Blood Shortage, Fewest Donors In 20 Years

“A person needs lifesaving blood every two seconds in our country," one official said.
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Red Cross Blames Climate Disasters For 'Critically Low' Blood Supply

The organization’s blood supply has fallen by nearly 25 percent since last month.
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Here's A Very Convincing Reason For You To Donate Blood

Many are hesitant to become a donor, but there may be some surprising perks that could benefit your body and mind.
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Red Cross Requests Access To Ukraine Prison After POWs Die

The attack killed over 50 POWs and wounded another 75, but it is not clear who launched it.
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Hospitals Confirm Dire Conditions After Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis

"It's impacting every patient population that we take care of," a hospital director said of shortages that have left some blood centers with less than a day's supply.
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Blood Donations Take A Huge Hit During Coronavirus Outbreak

Public health experts say it’s safe to donate -- but attracting donors in a time of social distancing is difficult.
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Saudi-Led Airstrikes On Yemen Prison Kill At Least 100, Injure Dozens More

The attacks on a detention center run by Houthi rebels have been characterized as the deadliest so far this year by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
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Red Cross Has ‘Emergency Need’ For Blood Amid Freezing Cold Polar Vortex

Hundreds of blood drives in dozens of states were canceled as temperatures fell dangerously low this week.
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Budweiser Touts Disaster Relief Efforts In 2018 Super Bowl Ad

The minute-long commercial highlights the company's emergency response plans.
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Southern California Is Burning. Here's How You Can Help.

GoFundMe sites, the United Way and the Red Cross are among the ways to channel your generosity.
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