Sam Leishman

Lethbridge Herald

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Calling all O- blood donors! It’s your time to shine!

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is hosting a special event at Lethbridge’s Exhibition & Trade Centre on Aug. 13 between noon and 4 p.m., specifically to collect O- whole blood.

According to CBS, any patient can receive O- blood regardless of their own blood type, so it’s often in high demand. It’s especially important in emergency situations when there is little time to check someone’s blood type.

“Only seven per cent of people in Canada have O- blood. That’s a very small percentage with a huge impact,” says Lisa Castro, Community Development Manager. “That’s why it’s so important that people with O- blood donate regularly, if they can.”

Castro says the national O-

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