Red Cross will keep your blood flowing





WHILE the Army commemorates Easter and Anzac Day this month and soldiers raise a glass to mates past and present, one organisation is dreading that it will be bleeding away during the period.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service fears it will receive up to 12,000 fewer blood collections across Australia during April because of public holidays and families away from home on leave.

The blood service does not seek money from the community, despite its charter to support patients in all hospitals, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

But it does need more than 4000 blood donations are needed every day to meet the needs of patients.

The Red Cross requests the support of Army personnel in attracting more donors to visit a blood collection centre, particularly in NSW, during this crucial period.

You won't bleed to death if you raise the Army's profile as socially responsible and compassionate and donate that pint you don't really need.