Donors are needed to boost inventory through the August long weekend (OTTAWA) – The national blood inventory has steadily declined this summer and needs a boost to continue to meet the needs of patients through the August long weekend and into the coming weeks. Canadian Blood Services is asking people to give blood before and after the long weekend. “Summer is a challenging time for blood collection, when many regular donors are on vacation, - this is great time for new donors to join us and help prevent a further decline in the national inventory,” says Mark Donnison, vice president of donor