Canadian Blood Services supply at 6-year low

Posted Oct 1, 2014 07:21:58 AM.

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OTTAWA – Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible Canadians to donate immediately.

With fewer donations over the past few months, the organization is at its lowest supply of blood since 2008.

“We are asking immediately for people in communities across the country to come together to help save lives,” said spokesperson Pamela Mullins. “It’s the higher than expected cancellations and no-shows that we have seen in the last few months.”

All blood types are required, especially types A and O.

Click here for more information on how to give blood.

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