Red Cross: Blood donations at lowest level in 15 years

Published July 29, 2012 8:53 PM CDT

The American Red Cross is asking more blood donors to step up. The organization says blood donations are at the lowest level in 15-years.

Red Cross officials say all blood types are needed -- especially O-negative, O-positive, A-negative and B-negative.

Officials say summer is typically a slow time of year, but the extreme heat may be keeping donors away.

CLICK HERE for more information on making a blood donation via the American Red Cross website.

Related stories: