One little noticed side effect of the massive evacuations in the South East stood out to me on the Red Cross website just now. Currently over 1200 blood drives have been cancelled. That’s right — CANCELLED. So while we are watching and praying from the central states, why not get out and donate blood and platelets, as that’s something even those of us with limited resources can do.
I know this is not much of a diary, but this community is amazing, and I’d guess that a fair portion of you will step up and find a local blood drive.
Contributing to ShelterBox is another way to help.