Winter weather has caused a dramatic drop in blood and platelet donations, straining LifeShare and other blood centers, and creating a need for more donations to meet hospital demand.

Winter storms and seasonal illnesses have caused a critical need for blood donations, which hospitals rely on to treat their patients.

Whether you are donating blood for the first time or are a repeat donor, every donation matters and makes an enormous ...

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — What started as a simple blood drive at work turned into a mission that now spans the country. Ryan Dolce, a Fredonia native, says his journey began when the American Red Cross ...

Ryan Dolce, a 30-year-old security guard, is on a mission to donate platelets at every American Red Cross donation center in the U.S. Dolce's goal is to donate at all 200 initial centers, then expand ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the holiday season, the American Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to give platelets as a show of gratitude to offer hope for families in need and make a ...

Recent winter weather across the region has significantly impacted blood and platelet collections, putting a strain on ...