# Evening Edition: Donors Needed as the Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage

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Podcast: [The Fox News Rundown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fox-news-rundown-59449)
Published: 2026-07-25T01:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 940

## Resource

The American Red Cross is warning of a national blood emergency after the nation's blood supply dropped nearly 25%, raising concerns that lifesaving blood may not be available when patients need it most. This as hospitals brace for the busiest weeks of summer trauma season, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when emergency room volume normally spikes by 15% to 27%. All blood types are urgently needed, with immediate demand highest for Type O, B negative, and AB plasma. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Red Cross Division Chief Medical Officer, who explains why donations are urgently needed now, who is at greatest risk, and what people can do today to help prevent a worsening blood shortage. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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