Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis, Urges North Andover Donors

Blood donations across Massachusetts have fallen to a four-year summer low, leaving hospital supply unable to keep pace with demand, the American Red Cross said in an appeal carried by North Andover Patch.

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"MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis" — The Red Cross says this summer's shortage is the worst in four years and is not keeping up with hospital needs, prompting an urgent call for donors statewide, per North Andover Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northandover/s/kkvsc/ma-blood-donors-urgently-needed-as-red-cross-declares-national-crisis)

"Remember When: Boys Spring Track MVPs" — A look back at past Merrimack Valley track standouts includes North Andover pole vaulter Jake Radzevich among the honorees, according to The Eagle-Tribune. (read it at https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/local_sports/remember-when-boys-spring-track-mvps/article_515740c7-b0f5-49f7-a0f0-6c13db1bd008.html)

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