Joy Squier with the American Red Cross explains the urgent need for donations ahead of the Great Chicago Blood Drive.
The Great Chicago Blood Drive is next week and Joy Squier, chief communications and marketing officer for the American Red Cross, joined ABC7 Thursday to talk about the need for donors this year.Squier talked about the need for diverse donors and why just three percent of people donate blood.Appointments are strongly encouraged. Make yours now atAs always, people can also call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
This is the 9th year ABC 7 Chicago and the American Red Cross will have joined forces for the Great Chicago Blood Drive, setting the bar as the largest Red Cross blood drive in the entire country. Blood donations, especially in the winter months, are critical. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, yet the American Red Cross estimates that only 3 percent of the population actually donates. All blood types are needed and a single blood donation can save more than one life!As always, people can also call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. They can also make an appointment via the Red Cross Blood Donor App which can be downloaded from the app store.
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