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: 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 1 min read 2025 Virginia Election Results Ian Price November 4, 2025 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025
