Canadian Blood Services will be at the Beban Park Social Centre from June 27 to the 29 after cancelling their drive in Port Alberni due to wildfire concerns. (file photo)

By Jordan Davidson

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Wildfire concerns move blood donor clinic from Port Alberni to Nanaimo

Jun 25, 2023 | 8:11 AM

NANAIMO — Due to wildfire conditions near Port Alberni, Canadian blood services have had to cancel a planned mobile donor centre event scheduled there for this week.

Instead, the mobile donor centre will be in Nanaimo from June 27-29 at the Beban Park Social Centre, at 2300 Bowen Rd.

Doors will be open to donors from noon until 6:45 p.m. for all three days.

If you had an appointment scheduled for Port Alberni, you can re-book your appointment for Nanaimo by visiting blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

Canadian Blood Services is also asking donors and potential donors who are eligible in Nanaimo to book an appointment to help replenish blood supplies.

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As of Sunday, June 25, there are still a number of appointments available to donate blood during in Nanaimo on those dates.

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