A regional territory manager for Canadian Blood Services is alarmed with the sharp drop in blood donations in Espanola over the last six months.
Joanne Drake says the drop in donations has been dramatic since May.
She says the service sets a goal of 86 units every month, but while they collected 82 in May, donations have declined steadily to 73 at the last clinic held October 2nd.
Drake says at least 200 new blood donors are needed in Northern Ontario every month.
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Drake points out anyone 17 and older can donate, there is no longer any age limits.
The next blood clinic is set for the Espanola Knights of Columbus hall on Monday, November 27th.
For more information, check out blood.ca or call 1-888-TO-DONATE.