General News
25 July, 2022
Locals urged to make life saving donations
The Mobile Blood Donor Centre is set to return to Maryborough next week, with locals called to roll up their sleeves to make a life changing donation. The travelling blood bank will arrive at Princes park on Monday, August 1 where it will stay until...
The Mobile Blood Donor Centre is set to return to Maryborough next week, with locals called to roll up their sleeves to make a life changing donation.
The travelling blood bank will arrive at Princes park on Monday, August 1 where it will stay until Friday.
One in three people in Maryborough will need blood during their lives and with blood supplies currently under pressure, and with the current flu and COVID cases impacting blood donations the Australian Red Cross have issued an urgent plea for people to roll their sleeves up.
Lifeblood spokesperson Cath Stone said donors who are healthy, well and are able to get to the blood donation centre are being called upon now more than ever.
“Colds, flu and COVID are continuing to sideline donors, with one in two appointments not being attended. Disruptions to public transport and school holidays could also be keeping donors away,” she said.
The van will operate in Maryborough on:
• Monday from 1 to 6 pm
• Tuesday from 12.30 to 7.30 pm
• Wednesday from 1 to 7.30 pm
• Thursday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Friday from 7.45 am to 1.30 pm.
The van will be located at the grandstand area of Princes Park along Park Road.
To book a time in visit www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre/vic/maryborough-mobile-donor-centre, download the Donate Blood app or call 13 14 95.