The American Red Cross is urging everyone to keep the blood supply strong this winter for patients in need and is offering a big prize to encourage donations. The need for donations is greater in winter due to the weather canceling blood drives and people canceling appointments due to the flu,

The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is calling for blood and platelet donations to prevent potential shortages during the critical winter months. The organization stresses the urgency of maintaining a steady blood supply as severe weather and seasonal illnesses threaten to disrupt donation efforts.

A powerful winter storm that swept through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states has forced the cancellation of over 250 American Red Cross blood drives in recent days, resulting in more