The American Red Cross is in urgent need of donations and is asking for your help. The Red Cross says it is facing a national blood and platelet shortage
More people are now able to give blood after recent changes in the Red Cross eligibility guidelines.
The American Red Cross is hosting their Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Friday, May 26 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations in Columbia.
The American Red Cross is asking for donations to help the victims in the deadly storms in the South in states like Mississippi and Alabama.
Employees and other volunteers stopped by the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. to donate blood.
Columbia firefighters say no one was hurt after a house fire on Friday.
The Red Cross says that blood can only be stored for about a month and a half, which is why regular donors are so important.
“I am so thankful,” she said. “I would not be here for my kids if people hadn’t donated. I will forever be appreciative.”
The Blood Drive will take place on January 4, 2023 from Noon-7pm at Flight Adventure Park at Sandhill off Fashion Drive
ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Red Cross for a New Year’s Blood Drive
