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Canadian Blood Services is issuing an urgent call for donors as we head into the summertime, a period where donations are low because regular donors take vacation.
They have a particular need for types O and A.
“With the holiday falling mid-week this year, we’re seeing fewer appointments booked and a higher number of cancellations around Canada Day,” says Mark Donnison, Vice-President of Donor Relations. “This is particularly challenging because many regular donors are planning to take an extra-long weekend.”
According to the Canada Safety Council website, more fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than any other time of year, and 85 per cent of these collisions are considered preventable. It can take up to 50 donors to help save the life of someone in a car crash.
Canadian Blood Services forecasts that they will need almost 30,000 appointments each week during the summer to meet demand. Right now, there are more than 7,500 appointments available across the country between now and July 5th.
Canadian Blood Services is urging eligible community members to do something patriotic in honour of Canada Day, help save a fellow Canadian by giving blood. To book an appointment download the GiveBlood app, visit blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) now.
Agencies/Canadajournal
