National Blood Shortage hits home in West Michigan.

The primary election is over. Just like every vote counts, every blood donation counts! The next big event at the Graafschap Fire Department is our Quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive on August 29, 2024.

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Overall, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1. Blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in, which is rapidly drawing down the blood supply. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood needs of patients – but can’t do it alone. We need your help! To sign up for the Graafschap Fire Department Blood Drive, click here and search 49423 for the GFD event on August 29. We are located at 4534 60th St.

For more details on the shortage, click on this report from Fox 17. To be notified of all stories about the Graafschap Fire Department, sign up below.