Somewhere in Canada, a patient needs a blood transfusion every 60 seconds.

ThatB次元官网网址檚 a remarkable statistic and even more reason to donate a life-saving product used in hospitals around the country.

Canadian Blood Services is looking to fill 25,000 appointments around the country before Labour Day, including 550 appointments in the Greater Victoria area.

Donations often slow down during the summer months, and while blood services plan for these lulls in donations, theyB次元官网网址檙e now looking to restock supplies.

B次元官网网址淲e anticipated a drop in blood donations during the summer months as a result of holidays, changes in routines, travel and family activities. The Labour Day long weekend is particularly challenging as families spend time wrapping up the summer before transitioning into the back to school period,B次元官网网址� says Mark Donnison, vice president, donor relations.

B次元官网网址淓arlier 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 patientsB次元官网网址� needs, we urge new and returning donors to book an appointment starting now and through Labour Day.B次元官网网址�

Donors across Canada needed to fill 25,000 appointments before Labour Day.

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Victoria residents can donate blood at a mobile clinic event or at the Victoria blood donor office located at 3449 Saanich Road. Those with appointments are encouraged to keep their appointment and bring a friend or family member along too.

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