Critical Need For Blood Continues, Red Cross Donors Needed

The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins.

Nicole Roschella, regional communications director for the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, said they are in need of blood after experiencing a shortage in the summer.

"Around July 4th we noticed a dip in the supply," she said.

Roschella said there is always a demand for blood, but it can be harder to get during the summer or holidays when people are not able to visit donation centers due to traveling.

Thanksgiving and the winter months ar...