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More blood donation events coming to Wellington and Grey counties

Canadian Blood Services are hosting more blood donation events in the area in April.

Mount Forest will host donation events on April 1 and April 29, both at the Mount Forest Recreation Complex from 2-7 p.m.

Owen Sound will also host a pair of events on April 2 and April 30 at the Owen Sound Legion from 2-7 p.m.

Dundalk will also host a donation event on April 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Highpoint Community School.

According to Canadian Blood Services, they need 450 new donors every day this coming month to meet the growing need for blood and plasma.

To book an appointment, visit blood.ca or download the GiveBlood app.

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