Blood donations needed

Canadian Blood Services is looking for Islanders willing to donate blood.

Blood donations often decrease during summer months, something that Canadian Blood Services plans for. Canadian Blood Services confirms that 25,000 appointments needed to be filled before Labour Day.

Leading up to the long weekend there are 116 appointments to be filled in Charlottetown.

“We anticipated a drop in blood donations during the summer months as a result of holidays, changes in routines, travel and family activities,” said Mark Donnison, vicepresident, donor relations.

“Earlier this summer, we asked Canadians to take some precious time out of their summers for patients in need of blood. And they responded. To continue to meet patients’ needs, we urge new and returning donors to book an appointment starting now and through Labour Day.”

The Charlottetown Blood Donor Clinic can be found at 85 Fitzroy St. Those with appointments are encouraged to keep their appointment and, if possible, bring a friend or family member to donate with them.

To book an appointment today, locate a clinic, check your eligibility and more, download the GiveBlood app available for iOS on the App Store or for Android on Google Play or visit blood.ca.