New blood donors wanted

Woy Woy Donor Centre is calling for new blood donors on the Peninsula.

Marketing coordinator Ms Jacqui Raadsma said the Australian Red Cross was encouraging local residents to visit the centre.

"The Red Cross continues the gradual task of rebuilding the nation's blood stocks to optimum levels, but is now calling on new donors to help in that task.

"We are calling for all blood type donors.

"The Red Cross urgently requires new donors to expand the existing donor base and help meet the needs of Australians for the remainder of 2008.

"We are also encouraging existing donors who have not donated for some time to come back and make another life-saving donation."

The Woy Woy Donor Centre is open every Tuesday from 1pm to 7pm.

For more information phone 4320 3401 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donor Mobile will also be visiting a number of Central Coast locations throughout December and January to make it easier for people to donate.

The mobile service will be visiting Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on January 8, from 1pm to 6pm.

Press release, 18 Nov 2008 Jacqui Raadsma, Australian Red Cross Blood Service Central Coast