The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Chapter is asking for diverse blood donations. Certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups. This means donor diversity must match patient diversity.

Since January numerous blood drives have been called off nationally due to severe winter weather and it has created a shortage, according to the American Red Cross. As a result donors are being urged to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the supply.

The American Red Cross needs help rebuilding its blood supply after a difficult month where donations were impacted by the winter weather, wildfires, and the flu season.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue

Weather conditions and sickness slowed the rate of collection of donated blood and platelets in January. The American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood.

Although 2025 just began, the American Red Cross says blood donations have already decreased “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet.

The American Red Cross is offering a $15 e-gift card all month long for blood donors to make and keep their appointments due to thousands of donations that went uncollected

The American Red Cross of North Central Wisconsin says about 15,000 blood platelets went uncollected last month because of the wildfires in California and some severe winter weather.

After January's winter weather canceled multiple blood drives, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give this February.