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 311 to headline Budweiser Summer Series at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park Ian Price July 7, 2026 Preparing for the “third stage” of life Gene Marrano July 7, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026