It's National Hot Dog Month! Frankly, it’s also a hard time to find enough people to give blood. In the 7 minutes it takes to grill a hot dog, 210 units of blood may be transfused to patients. Don’t let the blood supply take a turn for the wurst – give:

✨VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT✨ - Doris Durst worked as a veterinarian for nearly 40 years, she now serves as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteer for our Northwest Wisconsin Chapter. Read about how Doris went from veterinary medicine to the Red Cross.

You don’t have to watch movies to see heroes in action. Blood donors like you help save lives every day. As a thank-you, when you come to give July 15-31, you’ll receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). Book now:

DYK? You're more likely to have a home fire than catch a foul ball at a baseball game. ⚾🔗 Learn more about home fire safety:

Pop in to donate blood & catch a flick on us! Come to give blood July 15-31 & get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price & fees). Book now:

It was a great couple of days with staff from across the region coming together at our Southwest Chapter offices in Madison to collaborate, learn & celebrate. Grateful for our Red Cross employees' dedication and committed service! 👏 ❤️

Calling type O donors! Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves right now. Type O blood is often the first type to run out when the blood supply runs low. Whether you have O+ or O- blood, patients need you. Please make an appointment ASAP:

Help: Summer challenges can quickly cause blood & platelet reserves to drop. We're urging all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood is most needed right now. You can help! Book an appointment ASAP:

Help save lives this summer & rock these customizable shades! All who come to give blood July 1-14 get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr "Just My Type" sunglasses, while they last. We hope to SEE you soon:

It's natural to feel distressed or anxious when witnessing or hearing about disasters happening in other parts of the country. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen.

Myth buster! You don’t need to know your blood type to donate. Come to give now at a donation center near you – all blood types are needed to keep the blood supply afloat this summer. Book today:

Peep these peepers: Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 and get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You’re not a basic donor, and these aren’t your basic shades. Don’t miss out:

Let’s take a moment to highlight the amazing work our disaster response teams do across our region 24/7, 365 days a year. 👏 Here are our disaster relief numbers for June:

Red, White & YOU! Celebrate your patriotic spirit. Join us at the 39th Annual Super Donor Days Blood Drive on July 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tundra Lodge Resort in Green Bay. Make an appt. here:

Thanks, Kwik Trip, for fueling the mission of the Red Cross for the 2nd year in a row by inviting your customers to donate thru your July coin canister challenge! Your support helps the Red Cross provide lifesaving blood, disaster relief & comfort for families when they need it.

The Red Cross asks donors to be a lifesaver this summer. Donate blood at the 25th annual Madison Beach Days Blood Drive July 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, in Madison. Make an appt. here:

Enjoy sunshine vibes & saving lives! Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 & get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You can personalize these one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker. Book an appointment:

The week around Independence Day can be challenging to bring in enough blood and platelet donors. While many people are busy enjoying holiday festivities and well-deserved vacations, patients can't take a holiday from the need for blood. Please give:

We are turning up the heat this summer with three can't-miss blood drives across the state. Blood donations drop in summer—but the need is constant. Roll up a sleeve, help save lives and get rewarded!

Did you know hospitals request type O blood the most? While the Red Cross needs donors of all blood types, more type O blood donors are always needed to keep up with hospital demand. If you have O+ or O- blood, please schedule now: