As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross is asking people to consider marking the new season with a blood or platelet donation to help keep the area blood supply strong.

Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now, the Red Cross said in a release.

"For many, daily routines shift as the seasons change, but blood and platelet donations must remain top of mind," a release from the Red Cross stated. "Every single donation is key to making sure all patients relying on critical transfusions, including car accident victims, those living with sickle cell disease and those facing cancer, get the care they need.

Make an appointment to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling (800) RED-CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood

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