Blood donation encouraged amid critical supply levels in Iowa, metro area scott.stewart Jul 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 0 × A sickle cell blood drive is shown at District Heights, Maryland, on March 17, 2023. (Video courtesy Brad Zerivitz, American Red Cross) Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Blood donors who haven't given the gift of life lately are being encouraged to do so — along with first-time donors.kAm%96 p>6C:42? #65 rC@DD 564=2C65 2 ?2E:@?2= 3=@@5 DFAA=J 4C:D:D E9:D A2DE H66<[ H:E9 5@?2E:@?D 72==:?8 E@ 2 7@FC\J62C DF>>6C =@H 2>:5 2 D62@D? 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Blood Drive B-Roll A sickle cell blood drive is shown at District Heights, Maryland, on March 17, 2023. (Video courtesy Brad Zerivitz, American Red Cross)
