This Easter long weekend, The Australian Red Cross blood service is calling for two thousand people to donate blood.
This is to ensure there is enough blood to help treat cancer patients and stem bleeding in emergency trauma situations over the long weekend.
Blood Service spokesperson Erin Lagoudakis said platelets have a shelf-life of just five days which means they can’t stockpile them ahead of a long weekend and need continuous donations during this time to meet demand.
To make an appointment to give blood, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au