We Are Blood, Austin’s exclusive community blood supplier, is critically low on O-positive and O-negative blood donations and has issued an urgent call for blood donors.
Blood drives at two local malls — Lakeline Mall and Barton Creek Square — begin Friday and run through Sunday at Barton Creek and through Jan. 4, 2020, at Lakeline. We Are Blood has posted full blood drive schedules on its website.
“Due to a significant dip in blood donations this holiday season and increased patient need across Central Texas, we are calling for our community’s help,” said Nick Canedo, We Are Blood spokesman. “It is crucial for Central Texans to take a moment to donate over the weekend or before they head out for their holiday break to ensure We Are Blood has enough blood to treat those in need.”
The blood donations are used for life-saving transfusions during medical emergencies, cancer treatments, and surgeries, We Are Blood officials said.
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