BLOOD DONATIONS

Blood supplies are critically low at one local hospital. At this point, employees have been asked to roll up their sleeves to donate to keep blood products available for patients.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit.

This winter’s annual blood battle between college football fans comes at a critical time of need.

The American Red Cross has now declared a national blood crisis and said the nation is facing the worst shortage of blood in more than a decade.

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the first time as the country faces its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives at stores throughout Metro Detroit.

According to the American Red Cross, September and October had the lowest national blood inventory levels in more than a decade.

In this blood clinic -- aptly called Vampire’s Lair -- there is nothing to fear. One donation can save up to three people.

The American Red Cross said it is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 20 in Metro Detroit.

A Monroe police officer is working to encourage others to donate blood as hospitals face a critical need.

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives on Aug. 19 and 2 in Metro Detroit.

Joe Pavlov gave his first pint of blood in 1968 partly because he wanted to impress a girl. Since then, he has gone on to save countless lives through regular blood donations.

Collecting enough blood donations to meet the constant need was a challenge for the American Red Cross before the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why one Metro Detroit family wants to make sure that blood is always there for anyone who needs it. “Without that transfusion, we wouldn’t have been able to make the step two, step three, step four.”Throughout her treatment, blood was critical. The family speaks about their gratitude for her blood donors every day. READ: American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Metro Detroit this weekAppointments are strongly encouraged.

The American Red Cross is hosting a hosting a blood, sponsored by Gardner-White Furniture, on Thursday and Friday. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or go to the Blood Donor App, using the sponsor code: gardnerwhite. All donors at the drives will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each location. Blood donation opportunities at Gardner-White Furniture location:Jan. 14: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Ann Arbor (3725 Washtenaw Ave.)Auburn Hills (4445 N. Atlantic Blvd)Brighton (8393 W. Grand River Ave.)Canton (39453 Ford Road)Macomb (45300 Hayes Road)Warren (4400 E. 14 Mile Road)Waterford (4945 Dixie Highway)Jan. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.