WATCH: Canadian Blood Services pushing for blood. Jennifer Palisoc reports.
TORONTO – The Canadian Blood Services is in desperate need of donors with a shortage expected by the end of the summer.
Approximately 51,000 donations are required between now and Labour Day to replenish stocks.
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“Every summer is a challenge, but this year the trend is especially concerning,”said Donor and Clinic Services Executive Director Susan Matsumoto in a media release. “With so many open appointments we need Canadians to book and donate now.”
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Special “Blood Signal” clinics are being extended, including hours, until September 3 and more are being added in August at select locations.
To book an appointment, you can visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
Click here to find the closest clinic near you.
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