Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January, in particular, is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations. A reduction in turnout can put our nation’s blood inventory at a critical low.
January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) to encourage donors to give or pledge to give blood.
For more regional details, click:
http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Resolve-to-Give-during-National-Blood-Donor-Month
OR
https://www.blood.ca/en/about-us/contact-us