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 1 min read VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved Denise Membreno April 1, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025 Ian Price April 1, 2025 1 min read Exercise can be the best medicine says researcher Gene Marrano April 1, 2025