Wisconsin Red Cross seeks blood donations ahead of holidays

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Jen Warren, regional communications director for the American Red Cross-Wisconsin Region, joined us Wednesday, Nov. 26 to talk about the need for blood donations ahead of the holiday season.

The Red Cross is encouraging people to schedule blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donations. People who donate through Nov. 16 will receive $20 in e-gift cards and be entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.

Additional information about donation appointments is available on the Red Cross website.