Watch the video above: Canadian Blood Services is calling on the help of Canadians to fill 31,000 appointments by Feb. 1
SASKATOON – Extreme cold weather across much of the country has forced 24 blood clinics to cancel their services for much of December and into this new year. As a result, the Canadian Blood Services is calling on the help of Canadians to fill 31,000 appointments before Feb. 1.
“We’ve had a lot of cancelled clinics and because of that we were unable to collect blood and that has created a reduced inventory for blood donations” said Moira Kohlenberg, the community development coordinator with Canadian Blood Services in Saskatoon.
In Saskatchewan, 2,000 appointments still need to be filled with a pressing need for O-negative blood type.
“O-negative is the universal donor. The blood type can be giving to any person. In case of emergencies, before the hospital has a chance to determine your blood type and if you need blood immediately they would give you O-negative blood,” Kohlenberg said.
The Canadian Blood Services of Saskatoon will be holding a “What’s your type?” clinic Jan .25 at the Midtown Plaza for those who are not sure of their blood type.
Those looking to donating blood are encouraged to book an appointment or call 1-888-2DONATE.
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