The American Red Cross is sharing a renewed push for blood donations following nearly 500 blood drive cancellations across the U.S. Officials said winter weather and complications from the cold and flu season are to blame for the cancellations,

From winter storms to wildfires, severe weather and its after-effects have caused significant disruptions for the Red Cross.

American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets now, to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impacts of severe winter weather and wildfires. Type

The American Red Cross of Georgia is calling on metro Atlanta residents to give blood for those affected by recent cold temperatures.

The American Red Cross’ two-day annual Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drive started strong on Monday, but is in need of many more donors. According to Sharon Kesselring, executive director of the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley,

The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood or platelets as winter storms and California wildfires have impacted blood supply.