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 Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel Gene Marrano April 23, 2025 2 min read Chip of the Roanoke Valley unveils renovated headquarters to expand services Ian Price April 22, 2025 1 min read A sign of life on a distant planet? Gene Marrano April 22, 2025