January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month.
Seehafer News spoke with Laura McGuire, Regional Communications Manager with the Wisconsin chapter of the American Red Cross, and she said “We’ve been going through this pandemic and we do rely on people giving from their heart and giving blood. It’s to make sure that blood is available and on the shelves when it’s needed for emergencies, for people going through surgery and for occasional trauma as well.”
McGuire explained that the blood supply is at a historic low. “It has really kind of dipped to concerning levels, “ she said. “And what we don’t want to have happen is to have our hospital partners hold off on providing transfusions. We are asking people to come forward and give blood. Blood on the shelves help save lives.”
She suggested the best way to give is to make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org. The Red Cross is looking for all blood types, particularly type O, which is the universal blood type.
As a special thank you to donors who come through the doors to donate blood or platelets, McGuire said they’ll be entered into a drawing and one lucky winner will receive an exciting 2022 Super Bowl Getaway to Los Angeles.
