Canadian Blood Services is urgently calling for blood and plasma donors to address a dwindling inventory of the same. The organization says it has 150,000 appointments to fill to tackle the situation, which includes many appointments in the Greater Toronto Area. The need for plasma donations is especially crucial, as it takes many plasma donations to help a single patient. Plasma makes up the largest portion of blood and is used to create specialized medications to treat things such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. The donation process takes about an hour, and education events about donating are critical because most people don’t realize how easily they can contribute to saving a life.

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