Covid-19 Severe Blood Shortage

As a result of the pandemic, there have been 121 blood drive cancellations in Maine alone for the next 2 months.  That constitutes roughly 3200 pints of blood and 9000 transfusions lost!  The Red Cross is seeking both immediate donors and intermediate donors.  You can go to redcross.org and click on the donate button and the website will direct you to a donation center.  Please encourage faith communities and neighbors to donate.  The other very important ask is to coordinate blood drives every other month for 6 months.  For those affiliated with a faith community that has a building that is 2000 square feet the redcross can come in and stage a drive.  They have put measures in place to keep donors safe.  Please consider helping with this.  If you have questions or want to offer a location, please contact me ASAP.

Peace and Blessings
Rev. Lori Whittemore
Spiritual Care Volunteer
American Red Cross
207-699-8991