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.
