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Thousands of Americans have stepped forward to give blood to help the American Red Cross overcome the worst blood shortage in more than a decade

Red Cross officials says with Thanksgiving and the holidays around the corner they're worried they'll see even fewer donors at a time

Red Cross officials say while donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood and platelets remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions.

Schedule an appointment to give blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants.

To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org.

If you do give blood, COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.

Donors are urged to make an appointment online at redcross.org as soon as possible -- or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

If you can help, make an appointment to donate blood Today by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The most emergent need will be financial assistance." You can stop by the Yakima Red Cross office at 302 South 2nd Street. You can call them at 1-800-red-cross or check out the website at redcross.org.