YUMA, AZ - The Red Cross is calling on all eligible blood donors – now more than ever – to roll up a sleeve and give at the Yuma community blood drive July 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hampton Inn and Suites, Imperial Rooms A and B, 1600 E. 16 St. For appointments and information, call 520-230-7295 or 1-800-Red Cross.
All blood types are needed, but especially O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative in order to meet patient demand this summer.
An unseasonably early start to spring may be a contributing factor to this year's decrease in donations. Many regular donors got an early start on summer activities and aren't taking time to give blood or platelets. In addition, this year's mid-week Independence Day holiday has reduced the number of scheduled Red Cross blood drives. Many sponsors, especially businesses, are unable to host drives because employees are taking extended vacations.
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