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The American Red Cross Collaborates with Legendary Streetwear Designers to Launch Drop For Drop™, a Program Designed to Make Donating Blood Fashionable for a New Generation of Donors

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help prevent a blood shortage this summer, The American Red Cross, in partnership with creative agency MONO, part of Stagwell, announced the launch of Drop For DropTM, an innovative pro-bono campaign designed to invite a new, younger generation of blood donors.

Key Points: 
  • "We're seeing a concerning decrease in blood donations causing the blood supply to drop nearly 20% in recent weeks.
  • "MONO approached us with a creative idea that will resonate and motivate an entirely new generation of blood donors by tapping into streetwear culture in an authentic and engaging way."
  • Anyone interested in getting in on the drop can visit redcross.org/drop to find details about the blood drives.
  • The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.