The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.

The American Red Cross is urging Mainers to roll up their sleeves and give life-saving blood to help keep the supply strong this winter.

The American Red Cross has announced a critical emergency blood shortage, with the number of donors at its lowest point in 20 years—a staggering 40% decline. This shortage has led to a deficit of nearly 7,

The push comes during National Blood Donor Month and in an effort to keep blood supplies plentiful through the winter.

Red Cross added that in honor of January being National Blood Donor Month, the NFL is partnering with blood donation organizations for the sixth year and inviting fans to join their lifesaving efforts.

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood as we enter a new year, those who help may win the trip of a lifetime. Those who donate blood now through Jan. 26. will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is calling for blood and platelet donations to prevent potential shortages during the critical winter months. The organization stresses the urgency of maintaining a steady blood supply as severe weather and seasonal illnesses threaten to disrupt donation efforts.

January is National Blood Donor Month. It's a time to celebrate those who roll up their sleeves to save lives and to focus on the great need for blood and platelet donations — especially at this time of year.

Donors have until Jan. 26 to give blood at either the organization's blood drives or blood donation centers in Michigan.

The Red Cross of Utah put out a call for people to donate blood after snowstorms in the Midwest canceled blood drives. As an incentive, one lucky donor will win tickets to this year's Super Bowl.