The Red Cross foundation is urgently calling for blood donations with current supplies at a critical level.
The foundation is looking for 500 additional donors from the Maitland area and about 800 from Newcastle to donate throughout November.
The foundation's Jemma Falkenmire says the donations are crucial to patients in desperate need of plasma.
"We're seeing a rise in demand for a type of blood donation we call plasma, and it's really important for helping cancer patients, trauma patients and new mums - up to 18 different types of patients in our hospitals are needing plasma donations."
Ms Falkenmire says it's a quick and easy process to donate.
"All you have to do is call 13 14 95...donating plasma only takes about 45 minutes of your time, and that includes checking out your health beforehand and having a milkshake afterwards."
To make an appointment at your nearest Hunter Red Cross Centre, head to the website for more information.
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