Washington health officials, blood banks urge donations heading into summer months

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered high-risk for crashes. It’s just one of the reasons blood donations are so critical.

SEATTLE — The Washington state Department of Health, Bloodworks Northwest and others honored World Blood Donor Day on Friday by thanking current donors and encouraging more people to step up and give, especially heading into a time when demand tends to increase while donations go down.

“Whether it’s a young child going through a situation at children’s hospital or someone who is undergoing cancer treatment at a local cancer center here in Seattle, they’ll get blood that will provide a lifesaving contribution

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