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PNW blood platelet shortage no longer ‘critical,’ but 2,000 donations still needed. The platelet rationing could also lead to delays in elective surgery at local hospitals.

Since then, he has organized hundreds of blood drives, donated five gallons of whole blood, and more than 1,000 units of platelets across the country. He will be in Rhode Island on Tuesday.

This post was updated Aug. 4 at 10:34 p.m. Luka Simunac met 17 of the donors who helped save his life at the Blood and Platelet Center’s annual donor appreciation luncheon July 17th.