Action News spoke with cancer survivor Tesla Thompson, who shared how blood donations helped save her life.
"I was grinning just from ear to ear, just because of the fact that we were able to do this," Jose Dominguez, who is the head of the American Red Cross Long Island chapter, told ABC News. "I've never done it before, and I was getting to do it with my husband."
Central California Blood Center is taking action with dozens of organizations to support prioritizing the nation's precious supply.
The Clovis Rodeo is just a few days away, but people will be rolling up their sleeves to give blood ahead of the event.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and you have an opportunity to help our community while also taking advantage of some incredible incentives!
There does not appear to be enough donated blood to meet demand among hospitals and patients in need, according to the nonprofit.