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News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HELENA — On Jan. 19 Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged Montanans to donate blood to mark Blood Donor Month.
“Montanans can give the gift of life by donating blood,” Gov. Gianforte said. According to the American Red Cross, blood donations have declined by 10% since March 2020, resulting in the worst nationwide blood shortage in 10 years. While all blood types are urgently needed, Type O positive and Type O negative are the most needed blood types.
Executive Director Diane Wright of the American Red Cross of Montana added, “The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade. We urge all Montanans to visit: redcrossblood.org.”
