The last long weekend of summer is here, and Canadian Blood Services needs our help more than ever. Every week they’re continuing to see thousands of empty donor beds.
myFM spoke with Community Development Manager Debbi Barfoot, who shared with us the demand for blood is growing quickly.
If you’re in the Kingston area this long weekend, the Canadian Blood Services office on Gardiners Road will be open Saturday with lots of appointments still to be filled.
Barfoot says 1 in 2 Canadians are eligible to donate, but only 1 in 76 actually do.
If you’ve never donated before, you’re encouraged to take the eligibility quiz.
To book an appointment you can visit blood.ca, use the Give Blood app, or call 1-888-2-DONATE (236-6283).
Written by Emily Chatwood