Blood donors: We need you, says American Red Cross

CLEVELAND — The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is urging all eligible blood donors to donate this Memorial Day weekend and ensure a strong blood supply for local patients.

Low blood supplies are typical from late May through September because regular donors and their families become busy with summer activities and may neglect to donate.

The shortage also is partly due to high school and college students being on summer break and not giving through regularly scheduled school drives.

At the same time, blood needs rise as increased roadway and travel-related accidents drain supplies — particularly during high travel weekends like Memorial Day.

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