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Canadian Blood Services urges donations during holidays amid winter disruptions and urgent patient needs.
Canadian Blood Services is urging Canadians to donate blood, plasma, and platelets during the 2025 holiday season, as donation rates typically drop due to travel and weather disruptions, despite ongoing patient needs.
The organization warns that blood products are perishable and cannot be stockpiled, making consistent donations essential.
Severe winter weather in Western Canada has further impacted donor appointments.
Donation centres remain open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in some regions.
Each donation can save lives and takes about an hour.
People can schedule appointments online, via the GiveBlood app, or by phone.
The group also manages the national stem cell registry for donors aged 17 to 35.
Canadian Blood Services insta a las donaciones durante las vacaciones en medio de interrupciones invernales y necesidades urgentes de los pacientes.