Red Cross needs blood donations even on holidays Starr Anderson November 28, 2013 1 minute read The American Red Cross always sees a drop in blood donations around the holidays, and because the need for blood never stops, the organization has created an incentive to come out and donate today. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Deep fryers are a common cause of Thanksgiving injuries and house firesNext: 15,000 people move feet so others can eat Related Stories Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0 Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April Ian Price January 27, 2026 0 Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0