Red cross cites lowest blood reserves in 15 years, asks for donations Web Staff August 3, 2012 1 minute read Red Cross Blood supplies are at the lowest level in 15 years. They are only collecting about 80% of what they hope to see each day, and that is leaving them with little reserve to draw upon.WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Eat for Education may be over, but its impact continuesNext: Wesley Clark in Roanoke: timed Afghan pullout is sensible Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
