JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — OneBlood says there is an urgent need for O Negative, O Positive and AB Plasma blood donors following a mass shooting in Orlando. Dozens of people were injured and taken to area hospitals. The need for blood continues.
OneBlood said Sunday evening that they were at capacity, but encouraged people to donate over the next several days. To find a donation center or Big Red Bus near you, visit www.oneblood.org or call 1.888.9Donate.
Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.
To find a location near you, visit oneblood.org.
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