Locals are being urged to donate blood over the Christmas break to help keep stocks up.
An extra twenty donations are needed at the Mildura Blood Bank between December 22nd and January 2nd.
An extra 830 donations a day are needed across the country.
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Cancer patients, trauma victims, and newborn babies and new mums are just a few of those who will rely on blood donations in the next fortnight, with one blood component, platelets, particularly critical as it only lasts for seven days.
To check opening hours and give the gift of life, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood app.
Lifeblood Mildura Donor Centre, 168A Eighth St, Mildura, VIC, 3500.
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