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Blood Donations

Red Cross declares blood crisis, says donations are at 4-year low

  • Jul 28

2026 Great Chicago Blood Drive wraps up, donations to save lives

  • Jan 16

1K people expected to donate at state's largest single-day blood drive

  • May 10, 2025

Teen able to pursue fuller life thanks to blood donations

  • Dec 20, 2024

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage

  • Aug 5, 2024

Did FDA rule change allowing gay men to give blood make a difference?

  • Jun 18, 2024

Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts blood drive with Red Cross

  • Jan 15, 2024

Blood donations help 'Super Haven' kick cancer's butt

  • Jan 12, 2024

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Red Cross declares blood crisis, says donations are at 4-year low

  • Jul 28
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American Red Cross declares blood crisis, says donations are at 4-year low

  • Jul 27
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  • Jun 10
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Red Cross seeks help with blood and platelet donations

  • Apr 4
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Blood donations help those with sickle cell anemia

  • Jan 10
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Former alderman pushed for change in blood donation rules

  • Jan 9
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Teen able to pursue fuller life thanks to blood donations

  • Dec 20, 2024
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Mother of 'Super Haven' talks importance of giving blood

  • Jan 18, 2024

Latest Stories

Family honors son with blood drives in Black communities through 'Jaden Sebastian Blake Foundation'

ABC7 spoke with parents who are keeping the memory of their son alive by hosting blood drives in his name. He died after a car crash last year.

  • Jan 10, 2024
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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as number of donors hits 20-year low

There does not appear to be enough donated blood to meet demand among hospitals and patients in need, according to the nonprofit.

  • Jan 9, 2024

Blood donations crucial for those living with sickle cell disease

People living with sickle cell anemia need blood transfusions to live a life with less pain.

  • Dec 8, 2023

American Red Cross in critical need for blood donations ahead of holiday season

As Chicago heads into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the Red Cross has issued a reminder about the critical need to donate blood.

  • Dec 7, 2023

Our Chicago: The Great Chicago Blood Drive

The 2024 ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive is coming up on January 17th and 18th. This is the 10th year ABC7 Chicago has partnered with the American Red Cross for the life-saving mission.

  • Nov 26, 2023