Cup Day blood donations wanted
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is looking to collect 33 donations at its Woy Woy donor centre on Melbourne Cup Day.
Community relations officer Ms Jacqui Bell said the Woy Woy centre currently had only 14 appointments booked for November 3, and was looking to take 19 more donations.
"This coming Tuesday we need to collect at least 33 donations and we currently have only 14 appointments (42 per cent of target)," Ms Bell said.
"People can either come before the race or afterwards.
"We open at 1pm and we're open until 7pm.
"The Melbourne Cup, like most national events and public holidays, has an effect on blood collections and our ability to provide blood and blood products for those in hospital.
To find out more or make an appointment call 131 495 or visit www.donateblood.com.au.
Press release, 29 Oct 2009
Jacqui Bell, Australian Red Cross Blood Service