According to the Red Cross of Virginia, this winter has presented challenges for blood and platelet donations.

Since January numerous blood drives have been called off nationally due to severe winter weather and it has created a shortage, according to the American Red Cross. As a result donors are being urged ...

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets this month and is offering a gift to those who do.

Give with your whole heart this month. To book a time to give blood, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you, all who come ...