Red Cross needs blood donations even on holidays Starr Anderson November 28, 2013 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Deep fryers are a common cause of Thanksgiving injuries and house firesNext: 15,000 people move feet so others can eat Related Stories 3 min read BREAKING: Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq Web Staff June 23, 2025 2 min read Roanoke City Market Building fire: Damage less severe than feared, businesses reopen Ian Price June 23, 2025 1 min read AARP Virginia warns about summer travel scams Gene Marrano June 23, 2025