Blood service has 66 donations
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has recorded 66 blood donations at its Woy Woy blood donor centre after calling for donations in the lead-up to the October long weekend.
The blood donations were received from Peninsula residents between September 29 and October 6, according to Red Cross Blood Service community relations officer Ms Jacqui Bell.
Ms Bell said public holidays were always a crucial time for blood supply due to fewer collection dates and a higher demand for blood in local hospitals.
She encouraged local residents to take advantage of Woy Woy blood donor centre's new appointment times on the third Wednesday of each month in addition to every Tuesday from 1pm to 7pm.
"This means we will be open Wednesday, October 21, and people can make an appointment now by calling 131 495," Ms Bell said.
"Our mobile donor centre will also be at Deepwater Plaza on Thursday, December 10, from 1pm to 6pm."
Press release, 12 Oct 2009
Jacqui Bell, Australian Red Cross Blood Service