Red Cross desperate for more blood donors due to shortage

Maximus Osburn August 15, 2024

Last Updated: August 15, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. – Amidst a local and national shortage, the Chamber of Commerce Ashland and the Red Cross held a blood drive Thursday.

It started in the afternoon at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites. The Red Cross said hospitals don’t have enough blood to meet donor demand. They said they desperately need more donors, a pint of blood can save multiple lives.

Those behind the drive were hoping to see 32 donors but have only seen about 14. They will hold another blood drive in Ashland Friday at the First United Methodist Church, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s also two more on Monday in Grants Pass and Shady Cove.

Visit the Red Cross website for more information.

Maximus Osburn August 15, 2024

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Maximus Osburn is weekend anchor and producer, and weekday reporter, for NBC5 News. He studied at California State University-Northridge, graduating with a degree in Broadcasting. Maximus is an avid martial arts enthusiast and combat sports fan. He even traveled to Thailand to train with martial arts experts. Maximus loves movies, nature, and doing things outside his comfort zone, like swimming in sub-freezing lakes in the winter.