Red Cross urges blood donations as holidays strain supply
The organization says seasonal illnesses and busy schedules make year-end donations more difficult.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross says it’s bracing for a familiar challenge: a drop in blood donations. The organization monitors donation trends closely each year and says the end of the year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Many people skip appointments due to seasonal illnesses or family commitments. Suzanne…