Holidays Bring Decline in Blood Donations

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(Undated) – Your next chance to “Give the Gift of Life” isn’t coming up until next month which makes this the perfect time to visit redcorssblood.org and learn more about the donation process and “RapidPass.” By visiting the website you can find out if you are eligible to donate, learn more about the process of donating and take advantage of RapidPass which allows you to fill out the donation paperwork ahead of time. According to Cliff Numark, Senior Vice President, Red Cross Biomedical Services, they are facing a severe blood shortage after shortfalls in donations in September and October and the holiday season historically brings a further decline in donations. Learn more at redcrossblood.org.