As was mentioned last week, the Red Cross as the Nation’s leading supplier of lifesaving blood is currently facing shortages of many blood types, especially Type O Negative. This is from a combination of increased demand for blood, and a decreased supply as people are out enjoying the summer. An additional appeal is now going out asking for the communities help in addressing this different kind of disaster by helping recruit donors.

What can you do?

If you can donate, make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting www.redcrossblood.org.

Visit the A Different Kind of Disaster website to easily alert your friends and family through social media and share the above video.

Already presented to donate this summer? Redeem your Red Cross Rewards and Red Cross Racing points for stylish Red Cross shirts, hats, and other wearable items to spread the word.