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Blood Shortage Crisis Demands Your Help | Tucson News
The American Red Cross is in crisis as blood and platelet donations plummet 25% nationwide, leaving hospitals dangerously short. Local donations in Southern Arizona are processed and shipped right to nearby hospitals, making the need urgent. A July 13 emergency declaration underscores the severity — every donation fuels a complex, life-saving system. One mother credits a stranger’s blood with saving her life during childbirth, calling donors “angels.” For kids battling cancer, each donation earns a red bead symbolizing hope — over 600,000 distributed annually. The Red Cross urgently asks all…
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