The below article is copied from a news website which you can view by clicking on the title of this post:
Blood bank desperately short of supplies
The nation's blood bank says it's desperately short of blood - especially O-negative blood - with stocks plunging to just two days supply.Anyway, I just thought that in a time of such need, the right thing to do would be to spread the word about it. Unfortunately you must be 16 or older to donate blood, but if you happen to be in such an unfortunate position like I am, you can always just pass the word on in the hopes that your voice will make a difference. If everyone does a little bit, big things will happen.
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service says it's particularly concerned about reserves in NSW and ACT, where there are less than one day's supply of O-negative.
It's appealing for people come forward, particularly anyone who has not donated for a while, or has not yet to become a donor.
O-negative is the universal blood type, which can be given to anyone in an emergency.
Across the country, stocks of all blood types have dropped 18 per cent in the past month, Kathy Bowlen from the Red Cross Blood Service told AAP.
"Patient demand has stayed the same, but the number of donors coming through our doors has been dropping," she explained.
"In many states, stocks of other blood groups are also lower than two days.
"This is particularly worrying in the lead up to the Melbourne Cup, which is always a difficult time for us," Ms Bowlen said.
"Last year, our blood collections dropped across the country by 1000 in Cup week."
The service says it's not clear why donations always drop in this week.
Donors can visit donateblood.com.au to locate the nearest centre or simply call 13 14 95 to make an appointment.
And that is all I have to say for today. Happy November!
Funny enough you posted this. I just happen to be donating blood tomorrow for the second time. :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I'm soooo annoyed that I'm underage. Sometimes it seems I'm too young to do anything worthwhile at the moment!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, are you still interested in having one of the baby rabbits? They're old enough to go to their new homes now, so if you wanted I could bring it when we see you for William's birthday.
If you're even slightly interested, let me know and I can give you more details, send you photos of them, etc.
Matthew.
Hi Matthew,
ReplyDeleteIf you were asking about MY interest in a rabbit, I would give a very resounding YES. But some others in my family aren't keen. Dad feels like we have enough animals at the moment. But perhaps if in the future one of our animals die and you have baby rabbits, maybe then the favour may swing the other way. However, I would still LOVE to see some pictures of them, if you don't mind sending some. And if you want to bring one on William's birthday just for a visit, I wouldn't mind at all. :)
Have a good day, and good luck selling them. See you on the 13th.
Bethany
P.S. Do you know their gender yet?