Indiana Blood Center Is Dangerously Low On Certain Blood Type

ACROSS INDIANA -- It's National Blood Donor Month, and Indiana Blood Center needs your blood. IBC says of Friday, Jan.12 they only have six units of O- on their shelves, adding that their supply is minutes away from being "depleted".

"If you, your friends, or your family members are O-, PLEASE come and donate. Come into any donor center or schedule to donate," @indianablood posted on Twitter.

IBC says they're in need of blood, especially after the recent freezing, dangerous weather. IBC recently posted a photo to social media showing just how empty their shelves are, as they have less than a one day supply of all O types (O+ and O-).

In a recent post, IBC is urging community members to "Do more than like or retweet, schedule your appointment."

Head to Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers Monday, Jan. 15 and receive a gift card if you donate blood.

IBC says the only thing that will fill their low supplies are your donations, so sign up to donate at several IBC locations at donorpoint.org.

American Red Cross Indiana locations also need blood, as the recent weather has caused several donor appointment cancellations.

6 Units.

That's all we have of O- on our shelves at this VERY moment. Our supply is minutes away from being depleted. If you, your friends, or your family members are O-, PLEASE come and donate. Come into any donor center or schedule to donate: https://t.co/T012y2AQzc pic.twitter.com/n9phRxMUbs
— Indiana Blood Center (@indianablood) January 12, 2018

More information: indianablood.org, @indianablood

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