# Global blood supply shortages and donor appeals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-blood-supply-shortages-and-donor-appeals > Updated: 2026-09-03T10:28:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Canadian Blood Services has launched a joint appeal alongside the UK’s NHS Blood and Transplant and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to encourage regular donation. This initiative follows significant declines in blood supplies across Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, with some regions reporting drops of up to 30 per cent in recent months. In Canada, supply levels fell by nearly 20 per cent in June. Although a subsequent call to action increased donation bookings by 50 per cent and brought in over 6,700 new donors, officials emphasize that consistent, routine donations are necessary to maintain stable levels. Ryan Adams, Director of Development and Recruitment for Canadian Blood Services, noted that rising global demand for blood and plasma products makes this a worldwide challenge affecting critical healthcare components such as surgeries, cancer treatments, and trauma care. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Canadian Blood Services joins UK and Australia in global blood donor appeal Canadian Blood Services, the UK's NHS Blood and Transplant, and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are issuing a joint appeal for regular donors following significant blood supply drops in all three nations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-blood-services-joins-uk-and-australia-in-global-blood-donor-appeal ### 2026-08-24: American Red Cross partners with Hello Kitty to boost blood donations The American Red Cross is partnering with Hello Kitty and Friends for a September blood donation campaign, offering exclusive plush clips and stickers to donors to help stabilize the national blood supply. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-red-cross-partners-with-hello-kitty-to-boost-blood-donations --- Cite as: Global blood supply shortages and donor appeals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-blood-supply-shortages-and-donor-appeals