Centralia Fireside guard | Red Cross extending hours after blood donation shortfall WEAU Eau Claire (WEAU) -- The American Red Cross is asking for help after a long run of bad weather hurt blood donations. The organization says it was forced to cancel more than 250 blood drives in 25 states because of snow and the extreme cold. Cold causes Red Cross blood donation shortfall Blood Donations Needed: Winter Storms in East Blamed for Low Blood Supplies ... Red Cross says blood need urgent |