What’s happening?
Toowoomba has been named one of the priority regions in Lifeblood’s urgent appeal, with winter’s record demand and high cancellations leaving blood stocks under serious strain.
Why it matters
Blood is essential for cancer patients, mothers during childbirth, accident victims, and those needing surgery. Just one donation can save up to three lives.
Local impact
Lifeblood is calling for 200 Toowoomba donors this week to restore supplies at local centres.
By the numbers
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12,500 donors are needed nationally this week.
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Winter brought the highest demand for blood ever recorded.
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Appointment cancellations rose to pandemic-era highs.
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“This winter hit particularly hard,” said Stephen Cornelissen AM, Lifeblood’s CEO. “Now we need donors of all blood types to step up in spring.”
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This appeal is part of a Queensland-wide push, with donor needs from Cairns to the Gold Coast.
What to look for next?
Toowoomba residents making bookings this week will determine whether the target of 200 donors can be met.