The American Red Cross is in need of blood during the summer months at least as much if not more than during the rest of the year, according to the head of the agency. 

As a rule, donations fall off between May and August, but there are numbers that indicate they are seeing the lowest number of donors in the last 20 years or so. Red Cross Executive Director Beth Elders says they need more people to donate as often as they can.

She says it’s important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply in the coming months. You can find information about how to donate here: www.RedCross.org