'Please give.' Red Cross pleads for more donors as summer blood supply drops (opens original article in a new tab)

The American Red Cross is appealing for more blood donors as summer causes a drop in blood supply, with Type O blood and platelets being particularly needed. Demand rises during summer due to increased travel and activities, and the Red Cross is offering incentives to encourage donations.

• Red Cross urges more blood donations due to summer supply decline
• Type O blood and platelets are especially needed
• Blood demand increases during summer due to travel and events