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Canadian Blood Services puts out call for donors

It’s in you to give. Canadian Blood Services is looking to fill appointments for its upcoming blood donor clinic. 

Territory Manager Jan Grant says the goal is to get 96 units, but there are currently 61 open spots. The clinic is being held on Monday at the W.B. George Centre in Kemptville. It runs from 1:30 to 4:00pm and then again from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Grant says new donors are encouraged to drop by and staff will be on site to guide you through the process. She noted giving blood takes about an hour, from start to finish. 

Grant explained blood is always in demand and all blood types are needed, but O negative is top of the list because it’s compatible with all blood types and can be used in emergencies. 

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She says every 60 seconds someone in Canada needs blood, but only 4% of the population donates blood. 

For more information, or to register, call 1-888-2 DONATE or visit blood.ca. 

 

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