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Red Cross seeks blood donations before holidays

Red Cross seeks blood donations before holidays

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The Red Cross is seeking donors to help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holiday season.

Accoridng to CBS 13, people of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood.

Anyone interested in donating can learn more by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Those who donate between Nov. 1 and Nov. 22 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a store of their choice.

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