Red Cross still facing critical blood shortage Starr Anderson July 28, 2016 1 minute read The American Red Cross hopes a small perk will motivate blood and platelet donors to give now and help put an end to a critical blood shortage. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine speaks at DNC, accepts vice-presidential nominationNext: Vinton Police investigating possible murder-suicide Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026