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Red Cross Declares Second National Blood Crisis, Launches Incentive Drive

8/4/2026

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The United States American Red Cross declared a second national blood crisis, urging donations.
Donations fell to a low because of heat, poor air quality and foodborne illness, leaving Type O positive at a one-day inventory and limiting hospital distribution.
Dak Minn Blood Bank will hold a drive at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks Wednesday noon-3 p.m., offering $20 Amazon cards for Aug 1-31 donors and $15 Fandango tickets for Friday donors.

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The United States American Red Cross declared a second national blood crisis, urging donations.
Donations fell to a low because of heat, poor air quality and foodborne illness, leaving Type O positive at a one-day inventory and limiting hospital distribution.
Dak Minn Blood Bank will hold a drive at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks Wednesday noon-3 p.m., offering $20 Amazon cards for Aug 1-31 donors and $15 Fandango tickets for Friday donors.