Gov. Shapiro proclaims Wednesday as National Blood Donation Day in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has declared Wednesday National Blood Donation Day in the state.

The proclamation comes as an emergency blood shortage continues, and at the end of the Labor Day holiday — when donations are often down.

“Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, from medical emergencies to critical treatments for conditions such as cancer or sickle cell disease,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO of the Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region. “Giving blood is a meaningful way to help your community, and now is the perfect time to roll up a sleeve to make a potentially lifesaving difference.”

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