Big blood shortfall at the American Red Cross Timothy Martin June 28, 2012 1 minute read With donations way down, the American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood donors. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details. Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: World Famous Lipizzan Stallions coming to Roanoke CountyNext: Appalachian Power is ready for the heat, are you? Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026