The American Red Cross faces a critical blood shortage during the holidays due to increased travel, winter illnesses, and fewer donations, as highlighted in the Mount Pleasant, S.C. announcement.​​
Donation Impact
One blood donation can save up to three lives by providing components like red cells, plasma, and platelets for patients in emergencies, surgeries, or treatments.​
Local Event Details
News 2 partners with the Red Cross for a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Summerville and Hilton Garden Inn in Mount Pleasant.[query]
How to Help
Schedule donations via RedCrossBlood.org, the Blood Donor App, or 1-800-RED CROSS; holiday donors through early January may receive incentives like T-shirts. South Carolina needs about 300 daily donations to meet hospital demands.
