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Blood Shortage Hits Virginia Hard | Charlottesville News
American Red Cross sounds the alarm: blood supply plummeted 25% last month, hitting a critical low in Virginia since May. Summer’s here — fewer donors, more demand — especially during the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when car accidents spike. Blood is vital for surgeries, ERs, labor, and cancer treatments — without it, lifesaving care stalls. Hospitals are short by 3,500 units. But there’s hope: join the Red Cross and Charlottesville Media Group at Albemarle Square (between ACAC and Aldi) from 7 AM to 7 PM — donate now before doctors hit crisis mode. Listen in…
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