Severe Shortage: Blood Donors Needed In Redwood / Renville Counties

The American Red Cross says there’s a severe national shortage of blood for hospital and clinic shelves. When too few people donate, hospital shelves may be empty when a patient in serious condition arrives.

According to the Red Cross, blood donations are currently leaving the shelves faster than they’re coming in. That means patients are at risk for delayed surgeries or treatment.

Three Red Cross bloodmobile visits are currently scheduled for the KLGR-listening area in the next couple weeks, and they’re asking for all eligible donors to stop by:

Redwood Falls Community
901 Cook St, Redwood Falls, MN
Monday, July 19, 2021
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sponsor Code: RedwoodFallsMN

Redwood Falls Community
901 Cook St, Redwood Falls, MN
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sponsor Code: RedwoodFallsMN

Wabasso Community
1429 Front Street, Wabasso, MN
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sponsor Code: WabassoMN