Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage!

The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay.

The shortage comes during the height of trauma season, when hospitals frequently see increased demand for blood due to serious injuries and other medical emergencies.

The most important way to help end the blood shortage is to book an appointment to give blood now.

Church of the Holy Comforter will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, July 23 with appointments available from 10:00 to 3:00, at 543 Beulah Road NE in Vienna.

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

To schedule an appointment, sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code HCVienna or by using the following link: Register to donate here!