As of not too long ago, Canadian Blood Services had to activate their Blood Signal (be sure to watch the animation, with or without facebook). While it isn’t as exciting as a bat symbol in the sky, we have been critically low on blood since the thanksgiving weekend. That means a lot of non emergency but sometimes very necessary surgeries are being post-poned because we have to have enough set aside for cancer patients and in case a trauma comes in.

That being said, you can read more about donating on CBS’ website (you can also make appointments online or by phone). I believe Americans will want Red Cross. And of course, my ask box is wide open if you have questions about donating after reading the above.