John,
At a moment when many of us are asking how we can make a difference, there is a simple way to help save lives and address a major challenge created by the COVID-19 pandemic: we can donate blood. Today is World Blood Donor Day, and the American Red Cross has identified an urgent need for healthy individuals to give.
Even in normal times, blood donations save lives. And the COVID-19 crisis has made it difficult to maintain the supply needed for medical emergencies. At this moment of extreme uncertainty, every donation counts.
The American Red Cross has established safe methods for people to give, and they're encouraging healthy individuals to sign up to donate in their area:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
In the middle of a global pandemic, this is a chance to take action and be sure that you're helping people in need. Read more about how to set up an appointment and the safety protocols the American Red Cross has established for making donations:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus--covid-19--and-blood-donation.html
Thank you for taking action,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
