CHANCES TO TALK ABOUT. DOESN’T LOOK TOO IMPRESSIVE THOUGH AT THIS POINT. ALL RIGHT THANK YOU ERIC. HAPPENING NOW OUR COUNTRY IS FACING A SEVERE BLOOD SHORTAGE. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SAYS BLOOD SUPPLY DROPPED BY 35% NATIONWIDE OVER THE PAST MONTH. OUR ALYSSA MUNOZ JOINS US LIVE. ALYSSA. NEW MEXICO IS ALSO BEING AFFECTED BY THIS RIGHT. GOOD MORNING. THAT’S RIGHT. VITALANT, A NONPROFIT, SAYS THEY’RE ALSO DEALING WITH BLOOD SHORTAGES HERE IN THE STATE. THEY SAY THAT’S PARTLY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER. A SPOKESPERSON TELLS ME THAT SNOW AND ICY ROADS CAUSED CANCELLATIONS AND PREVENTED FEWER PEOPLE FROM COMING OUT. AND POWER OUTAGES AND FREEZING TEMPS HAVE ALSO BEEN A MAJOR CHALLENGE FOR MAINTAINING STABLE BLOOD SUPPLY. NOW THEY’RE ASKING PEOPLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HELP SAVE LIVES. NOW, VITALANT IS ALSO OFFERING AN INCENTIVE. NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 8TH. THEY SAY FOR PEOPLE WHO DONATE, YOU’LL BE ENTERED IN A GIVEAWAY. IN 26, PEOPLE WILL BE CHOSEN TO GET
Blood shortage prompts urgent call for donations
Winter weather causes challenges in maintaining a stable blood supply
The United States is facing a severe blood shortage, with the American Red Cross reporting a 35% drop in blood supply nationwide over the past month, and Vitalant experiencing similar issues in the state due to winter weather.A spokesperson for Vitalant explained that snow and icy roads have led to cancellations and fewer people donating blood, while power outages and freezing temperatures have posed significant challenges in maintaining a stable blood supply.Vitalant is asking people to make an appointment to help save lives. They are offering a special incentive through Feb. 8, where all donors who give blood will be entered into the “26 in 26 Giveaway.” In this promotion, 26 donors will each receive a $500 gift card redeemable through Vitalant Donor Rewards. To qualify, donors must have an online donor account and opt into the rewards program.
The United States is facing a severe blood shortage, with the American Red Cross reporting a 35% drop in blood supply nationwide over the past month, and Vitalant experiencing similar issues in the state due to winter weather.
A spokesperson for Vitalant explained that snow and icy roads have led to cancellations and fewer people donating blood, while power outages and freezing temperatures have posed significant challenges in maintaining a stable blood supply.
Vitalant is asking people to make an appointment to help save lives. They are offering a special incentive through Feb. 8, where all donors who give blood will be entered into the “26 in 26 Giveaway.” In this promotion, 26 donors will each receive a $500 gift card redeemable through Vitalant Donor Rewards. To qualify, donors must have an online donor account and opt into the rewards program.
