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Red Cross National Blood Inventory Plummets 25% in July - Declares Emergency Blood Shortage
August 06, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release:

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Blood donors needed as record breaking heat disrupts blood drives nationwide;

Those who come to give blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card

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The American Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25% in July. This summer's record setting heat is a significant contr . . .

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