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Red Cross Declares Blood Supply Crisis as O-Positive Drops

8/13/2026

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The Red Cross declared a blood supply crisis on July 27, 2026, after June supplies fell nearly 25 % and O-positive blood dropped below a one-day supply.
Officials urged each summer drive to add at least three donors and offered a $20 Amazon gift card for donations before Aug. 28, 2026.
The Red Cross reminded donors must be 17+, urged scheduling via its online locator or 1-800-RED-CROSS, and reported rapid fill-ups at Detroit-area sites.

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The Red Cross declared a blood supply crisis on July 27, 2026, after June supplies fell nearly 25 % and O-positive blood dropped below a one-day supply.
Officials urged each summer drive to add at least three donors and offered a $20 Amazon gift card for donations before Aug. 28, 2026.
The Red Cross reminded donors must be 17+, urged scheduling via its online locator or 1-800-RED-CROSS, and reported rapid fill-ups at Detroit-area sites.