07/24/2026
The American Red Cross has declared a National Blood Emergency. after the national blood supply dropped 25% in June. Today, the emergency was escalated to a National Blood Supply Crisis, with some critical blood types—including type O—approaching dangerously low levels.
Please consider giving blood at Mercy Hospital's Blood Drive on Wed., July 29 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in conference rooms A & B.
All blood types are needed now. As a thank-you:
• All presenting donors July 13–31 receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email.
• Type O donors who give July 18–31 also receive a bonus $20 e-gift card.
• And, all donors will also receive a $5 gift card to the Mercy Café
• To Book an Appointment, register online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=donatemercy or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment today! Walk-ins are welcome too! Use Sponsor Code: Donatemercy