On Dec. 17, Canadian Blood Services called for more than 30,000 donors across the country to book and keep their blood donation appointments by Jan. 8.
Despite travel, family activities, and last-minute changes in routine that often interfere with plans over the holiday season, a generous crop of donors at holiday blood drives in the Barrie, Muskoka, Simcoe, Dufferin, Grey region has allowed the Canadian Blood Services to keep blood inventory levels high, making a difference for those in need of blood.
But tragic accidents and lifesaving procedures take place every day, and the need for blood is constant.
As a new year begins, Canadian Blood Services encourages you to attend an upcoming blood drive in January.
The Orillia Community Blood Drive will take place on Thursday Jan. 10 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Mariposa Inn's Hermitage Ballroom at 400 Memorial Ave., Orillia.
To book your appointment, click here.
