Suffering Continues After Hurricane Matthew: Red Cross Shelters 4,800; Urgent Need for Blood, Platelet Donations
"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this devastating storm both in the Southeast and across the
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GIVE BLOOD, PLATELETS In parts of the country unaffected by the storm, the
DISASTER RESPONSE ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST
To help people affected by Hurricane Matthew, the
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FLOODING FORCES MORE BLOOD DRIVE CANCELLATIONS
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The need for platelets is especially critical due to the loss of these donations in affected areas. Platelets are a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients that must be transfused within five days of donation. Platelet donors can roll up a sleeve every seven days, up to 24 times year.
With additional blood drive cancellations likely due to significant flooding and power outages, the
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Given the extent of the damage and the continued difficultly in reaching several of the affected areas, the
HELP FROM CORPORATIONS
The generous donations from members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and the Disaster Responder Program enable the
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