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American Red Cross pleads for blood donations

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Red Cross seeks donors to restock blood supply

Tuesday marks the official start of spring, and the American Red Cross is asking donors of all blood types to roll up their sleeves to help restock the organization's blood supply, which took a hit due to harsh winter weather.

  • Mar 19, 2018