Severe Weather Disrupts Blood Donations, TBC Urges Immediate Help

The Arctic Breeze storm has disrupted blood collections across The Blood Connection’s eastern service areas, forcing closures and cancellations that threaten hospital supplies in Eastern North Carolina and coastal South Carolina. TBC, which needs 1,000 units daily to support over 130 hospitals and emergency services, is urging donors in unaffected areas to step up. As an incentive, mobile donors will receive $50 in TBC rewards, while those donating at TBC centers will receive $70. With severe weather halting collections, TBC calls on the community to help secure the region’s blood supply by donating as soon as possible. Visit thebloodconnection.org/donate to schedule an appointment.