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Injured Ford Rouge Powerplant Workers Need Blood

3 February 1999

American Red Cross Reports on Blood Needs of Injured Ford Rouge Powerplant Workers

    DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- The American Red Cross strives to keep an
adequate supply of blood on hand to meet the daily and emergency needs of our
community.  Currently, we are supplying local hospitals with all of the blood
and blood products needed to treat the workers injured in the Ford Rouge
accident.  The ongoing treatment of the injuries sustained by the workers will
require plasma, platelets and red blood cells.  Individuals are encouraged to
call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, to schedule an appointment to donate at a Red Cross
blood drive or donor center in their community.
    "We will need an extra 90-100 donors per day during the next three weeks,
just to provide the blood products needed by the injured workers," said Mary
Anne Stella, Chief Operating Officer, Southeastern Michigan Blood Services
Region.  "The Red Cross is encouraging eligible individuals to schedule
donation appointments to help replenish the supply of blood and blood
products, which will be used during the long-term treatment of the injured
workers."
    To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.