The Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be visiting the Port of Townsville for the final time this year on Thursday, 14 December between 8.30am and 3.30pm outside the Admin/Engineering Buildings on Benwell Road. Please roll up your sleaves this Christmas and give a great gift.

Blood supplies are desperately needed during the Christmas period so get behind your community and give the greatest gift for Christmas this year - the gift of life.

The Red Cross recommends a minimum of 3-4 glasses of water be consumed in the hour prior to donation and an increase in liquid intake in the 24 hours prior to donation. Donors should also have a hearty breakfast or lunch prior to donation. Photographic ID is required for presentation at the time of donation.

Come along at your leisure or to make a booking phone: 0411 669 331 – if you are not a regular Port user and do not have an access card, please phone 4781 1500 and arrangements can be made.