Red Cross needs 1,200 blood donations each day to prevent shortage

Red Cross National Spokesperson Cath Stone says 1,200 blood donations are needed across Australia each day to prevent a shortage in Australia. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued its final call for the festive season, asking people to make a life-changing blood donation as the year draws to a close. “1,200 donors are needed each day across the country, particularly to take us through to the 2nd of January,” Ms Stone told Sky News Australia. “We’ve got a few spaces at the moment, so that’s what we’re asking for. “Our regular donors go on holiday during this time of year and every day … we ship out 9,000 units across hospitals for patient need.”