SunCoast Blood Centers Issues Urgent Summer Appeal

The Giving Coast

SunCoast Blood Centers is asking eligible donors to donate this week after the local blood supply dropped to a critically low 1–2-day supply. SunCoast Blood Centers’ daily inventory has fallen from approximately 1,200 units to about 650 units, a 46% drop. The blood center needs hundreds of additional donations to rebuild toward a safer 3–4-day supply to support local hospitals, while continued donations will be needed throughout the summer months to keep the supply stable. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to give.

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