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Red Cross urgently seeks blood donations ahead of holidays; Here’s where to give in Central Oregon

Headline from KTVZ Bend

(KTVZ) -- The American Red Cross issued an urgent request Wednesday for blood and platelet donations, emphasizing a critical need for type O blood to maintain supply levels ahead of the holiday season. The organization is offering gift card incentives for donors through Nov.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Red Cross offers up to $20 in gift cards for blood donors ahead of holiday rush (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    With the holiday rush just around the corner, the American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets to keep the supply steady this fall. Those who decide to donate blood between Oct. 19 and Nov.

  2. WSAV-TV

    Red Cross urging those who can to donate blood and platelets (opens WSAV-TV)

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    SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - The American Red Cross is urging people who are able to do so to donate blood or platelets now. According to the Red Cross, donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush. As a thank [...]

  3. KBSI Cape Girardeau

    American Red Cross urges blood donations ahead of holiday season, offers donor incentives (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)

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    KENTUCKY (KBSI)— The American Red Cross is urging residents to donate blood and platelets as the holiday season approaches, emphasizing the need to maintain a stable blood supply for hospitals and patients. Donors of all blood types are needed, particularly those with type O blood.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    American Red Cross urges people to schedule blood donations, offers gift cards for donors (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    (ABC 6 News) – The American Red Cross is urging people to give blood in the coming weeks before holiday schedules get busier. People who donate blood through November 22 will get up to $20 in gift cards. That includes a $10 Amazon gift card by email and 500 bonus points that can be redeemed […]

  5. Central Illinois Proud

    American Red Cross calls for donors during October dip (opens Central Illinois Proud)

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    The American Red Cross is offering a $20 gift card incentive to encourage blood donations during October to address a seasonal dip in supplies.

  6. WTNH New Haven

    American Red Cross offering gift cards for blood donors in Connecticut (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood and platelets ahead of the holiday season, and is offering gift cards to stay ahead of the holiday rush. Anyone who donates blood or platelets through Nov. 22 will get up to $20 in gift cards, which includes a $10 [...

  7. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    American Red Cross seeks blood donations ahead of holidays (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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    (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The American Red Cross (ARC) is asking the community to donate blood to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holidays. All types of blood are needed, especially type O. The ARC said blood donations this fall are crucial to making sure hospitals have the tools they need to c…

  8. KTVZ Bend

    Red Cross urgently seeks blood donations ahead of holidays; Here’s where to give in Central Oregon (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    (KTVZ) -- The American Red Cross issued an urgent request Wednesday for blood and platelet donations, emphasizing a critical need for type O blood to maintain supply levels ahead of the holiday season. The organization is offering gift card incentives for donors through Nov.

  9. Our Quad Cities

    Blood donors needed before holiday rush: American Red Cross (opens Our Quad Cities)

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    Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush, according to a news release from the American Red Cross. Keeping blood and platelet donation appointments on the books is crucial to ensuring hospitals have the tools …

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