Red Cross calling for more blood donations ahead of slow summer months

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Red Cross is calling for blood donations amid a challenging time of year for the organization.

Jonathan McNamara, the communications director for the Red Cross of Virginia, explained that the need for blood is always there, but during the summer months that need becomes even greater.

“There’s a shortage of donors and an increase in demand,” McNamara said…

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