{"id":147682,"date":"2024-10-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=147682"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:04:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:04:14","slug":"appointments-still-available-for-lifebloods-torquay-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/appointments-still-available-for-lifebloods-torquay-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointments still available for Lifeblood’s Torquay visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on the Torquay community to continue to make a life-changing difference to patients in need by rolling up their sleeves to donate blood when the mobile donor centre visits later this month.<\/p>\n

More than 80 appointments still need filling over the six days from October 21 to October 26.<\/p>\n

It will be the fourth visit to Torquay this year, in what has been a positive return to the town after a 10 year break.<\/p>\n

Lifeblood spokesperson Emily Granland said demand for blood and blood products was at its highest in a decade.<\/p>\n

“We know the people of Torquay are incredibly generous, and we hope they grab the opportunity to make sure our donor chairs are full.<\/p>\n

“If you’ve given blood before, be a local legend and spread the word with your friends, family, and neighbours about how they can help to make a difference.<\/p>\n

“We love to see our regular donors come back and are always excited to welcome first-timers as well.”<\/p>\n

A blood donation appointment takes around an hour, with the donation itself taking just five to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Each donation can save up to three lives.<\/p>\n

Every week, Lifeblood needs 33,000 blood and plasma donations around the nation to meet patients’ needs.<\/p>\n

Cancer treatment, emergency surgery, road trauma and bleeding during childbirth are some of the most common uses for donated blood in Australia.<\/p>\n

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Every week, Lifeblood needs 33,000 blood and plasma donations around the nation to meet patients\u2019 needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The opportunity to donate follows the recent launch of a new Lifeblood campaign called “Life is the reason”.<\/p>\n

It highlights the many personal and life-saving reasons people choose to donate, from supporting a family member or helping a stranger to enjoying some quiet time and a milkshake.<\/p>\n

The Torquay Mobile Donor Centre will be located outside Bunnings, 1 Beacon Blvd Torquay, on the following days and times:<\/p>\n