Event Brief
Blood shortage sparks major donor push in SoCal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: American Red Cross warns of a national blood crisis; Southern California donors are urged, with a major drive planned in Pasadena this weekend.
WHO: American Red Cross and local blood donation volunteers
WHAT: A major push and blood drive to recruit donors amid a critical blood shortage
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET
WHERE: Pasadena, CA
WHY: The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis after donations dropped to a four-year summer low.
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