Blood donors give more
Woy Woy Blood Service collected above average blood donations on February 10, following the Victorian bushfire disaster, according to figures released by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.
Marketing coordinator Ms Jacqui Raadsma said the Woy Woy donor centre "did very well" on its designated appointment day compared to previous weeks.
"We collected 48 donations on Tuesday compared to 32 the week before and 18 the week before that.
"Next week is looking good too.
"However, there are still appointments available for anyone wanting to donate over the coming weeks, as the need for blood is ongoing.
"From across the state, and indeed around the country, the blood service has been inundated with calls from the public wanting to donate and help the bushfire victims.
"We sincerely thank everyone who has contacted us wanting to donate blood."
Woy Woy Blood Service is open every Tuesday for blood donor appointments between 1pm and 7pm.
The centre is located along Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy, next to Woy Woy Hospital.
For more information or to make an appointment phone 4320 3401.
Press release, 9 Feb 2009
Jacqui Raadsma, Australian Red Cross Blood Service