Blood Shortage Hits America | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — only the second time in history — as demand surges and donations plummet, threatening patients from cancer survivors to moms in labor. For Shenika Richardson, who battles sickle cell disease and now brain aneurysms, blood transfusions are a matter of life and death — every three weeks, and more now. Her strength comes from family, faith, and a plea to others: donating isn’t just a slogan — it’s a lifeline. The Red Cross is urgently asking eligible donors to give now to save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…