Albury's Red Cross Lifeblood service requires 50 donations before New Year's Day to ensure there's an ample supply for cancer and trauma patients.
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Lifeblood is calling on Border residents to help fill appointments and ensure Australia has the blood it needs over back-to-back long-weekends.
Spokesperson Cathy Chapman said stocks of platelets, a short-lived blood component, were particularly under pressure during public holidays.
"Platelets are used to stop bleeding during chemotherapy or trauma, but only have a shelf-life of five days, and that means we need fresh collections every day this festive season," she said.
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"Adding to the challenge is that it takes blood donations from four people to make just one bag of platelets."
"The need for blood doesn't stop or take a long-weekend, there are people in hospital relying on donations so they can spend holidays with loved ones."
"Your blood donation will be the gift of life for Australian patients this festive season - and will have a far-reaching impact not just on the lives you save, but also the lives of their loved ones."
To make a booking at the David Street blood bank this week, visit lifeblood.com.au or call Lifeblood on 13 14 95.
Beau Greenway
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
