The need for blood and blood products is not taking a vacation this summer!

Montréal –  Héma-Québec is taking advantage of National Blood Donor Week, which runs from June 12 to 18, to invite blood donors and all healthy people who haven’t yet tried the experience to take action now, throughout the summer. While the summer temperatures often bring a slowdown in people making appointments to donate, the need for blood products remains critical 365 days a year.

Remember that a number of mobile blood drives are held every week across Québec, not to mention the GLOBULE and PLASMAVIE centres, where appointments can be made at any time. It is time to roll up your sleeve and save lives because Quebeckers’ needs for blood and blood products never take a holiday! Donors in the O- group are particularly sought after, but donations from all groups are always needed.

Héma-Québec also wants to take advantage of this National Week to express its deep gratitude to the thousands of blood product donors who, through their unwavering support, save lives. Thanks to their generosity throughout the year, nearly 1,000 donations a day are transferred to Québec hospitals, an essential contribution.