Dolce first got the idea to visit every Red Cross location after donating platelets at the organization’s Buffalo, New York, ...

While the temperatures rise, so does the need for blood. The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets ...

The American Red Cross’s national blood inventory dropped by more than 25 percent in the month of July, driven in part by extreme heat throughout the country, the organization announced Monday.

The Red Cross says the blood supply typically dips late summer or early fall. So they are working now to prevent shortages later. All blood types are needed, and Type O is especially in high demand.

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after extreme heat impacted blood drives last month. The national supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1, the Red Cross said.

The Red Cross notes that whole blood can be stored for up to 35 days, but fewer donors in the summer months lead to a reduced supply. Amaranto highlighted the increased need for blood during this ...