Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible blood donors to help fill 35,000 appointments by early January to ensure Canadian patients continue have access to the blood they need over the holidays.

The next clinic in North Bay is January 9th.

Officials say the holidays are always a challenge as they work to make sure they have enough blood to meet patients needs.

They say they know people are busy, but hope they make time to give blood and save a life.

Visit blood.ca to book an appointment.

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