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. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts 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 National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025