Call for Blood Donations
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010
New York, NY —
The city’s supply of blood is running low. The executive director of the New York Blood Center Rob Purvis says the region's stores have dropped below the five-day safety level mark.
Purvis explains that the shortage came about after several blood drives were canceled last week due to the heat and the flooding in the midwest interrupted the supply of blood from out of state.
Only a tiny minority--about two percent--of New Yorkers donate blood.
Those interesting in donating can call 1-800-933-BLOOD or visit nybloodcenter.org.
