JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida, North Carolina and much of the southeastern United States, is issuing an urgent appeal to the community for blood donations during the challenging summer months for blood collections, according to a release.
The organization said that all blood types are needed.
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Additionally, there is an increased need for O Negative and O Positive blood, as well as platelet donations.
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According to One Blood, 60% of the population is eligible to be a blood donor, yet only 5% actually donate.
To find a OneBlood donor center or Big Red Bus blood drive and to make an appointment visit, oneblood.org.
To host a blood drive with the Big Red Bus, click here.