Blood shortage sparks surge in donors

AFTER giving blood for the first time yesterday, Fionán Coyle urged more people to follow his example.

Blood shortage sparks surge in donors

“I would encourage everybody to give blood, especially young people,” said the 22-year-old Cavan man. “When you start young, it becomes a lifelong habit.”

The third-year psychiatric student took personal action after all pre-planned operations in the country were cancelled due to a blood shortage.

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