The Red Cross issued yet another urgent plea.
Donors are needed to help combat the critical need for blood, said the organization Monday.
They need donors of all blood types, especially those with type 'O' blood, and those giving platelets.
Every donation is key to ensuring all patients relying on lifesaving transfusions get the care they need, according to the American Red Cross.
A blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th at Eastern Illinois University.
To sign up, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=61920.