The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is calling for blood and platelet donations to prevent potential shortages during the critical winter months. The organization stresses the urgency of maintaining a steady blood supply as severe weather and seasonal illnesses threaten to disrupt donation efforts.

The American Red Cross is urging everyone to keep the blood supply strong this winter for patients in need and is offering a big prize to encourage donations. The need for donations is greater in winter due to the weather canceling blood drives and people canceling appointments due to the flu,

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood as we enter a new year, those who help may win the trip of a lifetime. Those who donate blood now through Jan. 26. will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

The American Red Cross is asking donors to make an appointment to keep the blood supply high this winter. The American Red Cross said that collecting blood products is particularly challenging at the start of the new year,