Canadian Blood Services is in urgent need of donors before the long weekend.

They say they need more than 22 thousand donations of blood before the 26th.

Steve Raizen, with Canadian Blood Services shares why getting donations next week is important.

“Summertime is obviously a very busy time for families and donors enjoying summertime activities. We generally see a drop in donors during the summer, so we’re encouraging Canadians to come out and donate blood before the long weekend.”

The next clinic that Parkland residents can go to is in Brandon next Thursday, the 23rd at the Keystone Centre.

Raizen encourages anyone already heading to Brandon to stop by the clinic that’ll be set up at the Keystone Centre.

“You know we’re looking at donors who may be able to go to Brandon. But certainly, anyone who’s travelling to Brandon on other business be it shopping or medical appointments. We’re encouraging them just to think about blood donation while they are making their travel plans.”