Blood center facing critical shortage

The Central California Blood Center (CCBC) is facing a critical shortage of blood after the holiday season, and is urgently in need of the community’s support to replenish their inventory. With hospital partners relying on them, every blood donation can make a life-saving difference.

The blood center anticipates the reason for the shortage is due to holiday travel, potential vehicle accidents and the increase in (viral) illnesses this time of year, especially right now. They urge anyone who is healthy and able to donate blood to consider contacting the Central California Blood Center. This is a chance to start the new year with purpose and impact. To find a donor center, visit www.donateblood.org.

January is Donor Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the heroes in our community who roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life.