Mount Gambier residents have been urged to make an appointment to donate blood in May.

Lifeblood’s Pop-up Blood Donor Centre will be operating at the Mount Gambier Bowls Club from May 1 to 5.

Lifeblood spokesperson Zoe Ross said donating blood was an incredibly selfless and meaningful thing to do, and each donation can save up to three lives.

“We know one in three people in Mount Gambier will need blood at some stage – this could be you or someone you love,” she said.

“We have made it easier and more convenient to help those in need by bringing a Pop-up Blood Donor Centre to you.”

Cancer treatment, emergency surgery, road trauma and bleeding during childbirth are some of the most common uses for donated blood in Australia.

Blood donation takes around an hour and there are currently more than 170 appointments available.

Ms Ross said regular and first-time donors were welcome.

“The need for blood never stops and every donation provides hope,” she said.

Visit lifeblood.com.au to find out more about donating blood.

To book a donation, call 131 495 or book online at lifeblood.com.au or on the DonateBlood app.