The American Red Cross on Wednesday cut the ribbon on a new blood and platelet donation center in the Genoa Business Park near St. Joe's Hospital. "The growth in the area. We also did an evaluation of the donors and where they're coming from to our existing donor centers.

Account manager for the American Red Cross, Amanda Wehnes, said that the Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month in January because it is often a time where they see less

This New Year, start a family tradition that inspires and educates – donate blood and show the next generation the profound impact of giving. “New Year’s provides a unique opportunity for parents to involve their children in acts of generosity,

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter.

Donors have until Jan. 26 to give blood at either the organization's blood drives or blood donation centers in Michigan.

The Red Cross of Utah put out a call for people to donate blood after snowstorms in the Midwest canceled blood drives. As an incentive, one lucky donor will win tickets to this year's Super Bowl.

Donate blood during National Blood Donor Month