Red Cross Seeks To Resolve Summer Blood Shortage, Offering Shark Week Merch

The Green Bay-based American Red Cross is urging blood donors to make appointments now to prevent a blood shortage this summer.

Officials cited about a 12% decline in blood and platelet donations in June, marking one of the largest monthly shortfalls in recent years.

Thanks to Discovery, all who donate this month will automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package including a beach bike, a smokeless portable firepit, a paddle board, a kayak, and a $500 gift card to put toward accessories.

To reserve a time to give a lifesaving gift download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).