Blood and plasma supply isn’t keeping up with demand, so Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate at an upcoming clinic in Bradford.
“While summer in Canada continues to roll on, Canadian Blood Services continues to see thousands of empty donor beds each week,” the organization stated. “Appointment bookings are falling short of hospital demand for blood and plasma, which could cause the national supply to dwindle. Hospitals have the blood they need today, but that could change if appointments aren’t filled.”
Canadian Blood Services noted one in two Canadians is eligible to give blood, but only one in 76 does.
“This dedicated but small group of donors have been supporting patients in Canada. More new donors are needed to keep pace with the growing demand for blood and blood products. New donors of all blood types are needed, but it is particularly vital that people with group O-negative, O-positive or B-negative donate as soon as they can.”
The blood clinic in Bradford will take place Sept. 18 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, 167 Essa St. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-888-236-6283 or at blood.ca.
