The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region is facing a critical blood shortage and is urging all eligible donors to come forward. Summer months are typically slow for blood donations as people travel and schools are out. Local donations are the lowest in more than a dozen years.
Summertime is always a tough time for blood donations. People go away for vacations. They are busy doing many activities. School is out. The last one is the biggest problem for blood collection as blood drives at high schools and colleges are one of the most reliable sources for blood.