Blood donations fall short by two-thirds in region, nonprofit says

Regular blood donor Keith Biskup of Manor (left) chats with Frank Crawford, a donor specialist, as he finishes giving blood Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.

Donor Carl Reynolds of Mt. Pleasnt Township fills out a questionnaire prior to giving blood Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.

Regular donor Keith Biskup of Manor (left) gives blood as Frank Crawford, a donor specialist, stands nearby Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.

Regular donor Keith Biskup of Manor (left) gives blood as Frank Crawford, a donor specialist, stands nearby Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.

Regular donor Keith Biskup of Manor gives blood under the watchful eye of Frank Crawford, a donor specialist, Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.

Regular donor Keith Biskup of Manor (left) gives blood as Frank Crawford, a donor specialist, stands nearby Tuesday at the Vitalant blood bank in Greensburg.