By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Canadian Blood Services filling appointments ahead of long weekend

Oct 1, 2022 | 10:00 PM

Canadian Blood Services is once again reminding central Alberta residents it needs their help to maintain the blood supply.

This coming long weekend, like any, is a crucial time for blood, platelets and plasma to be available as motor vehicle collisions rise with people travelling.

“Your donations matter. They have a ripple effect that helps someone be there for their family, give back to their community, and improve the lives of others,” Canadian Blood Services says in a media release. “When you donate, you help ensure we have a strong Canada’s Lifeline and shape someone’s tomorrow.”

At the blood donor centre at #5 5020 68 Street in Red Deer, there are 98 open appointments to fill at donation events that run:

Friday, Oct 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Cancer patients, accident victims, and people with rare, life-threatening, chronic, and genetic conditions rely on blood, platelets, and plasma donations daily, the organization notes.

Thousands more new plasma and blood donors are needed across the country. Book your appointment online at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app, or by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).