Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage.  Blood donors of all types-especially type O-and platelet donors are urgently needed now to ensure patients at hospitals across the country to continue to receive lifesaving medical treatments.

If you would like to make an appointment, please visit—RedCrossBlood.org

Download the Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)