Every 60 seconds someone in Canada needs blood. In fact, 52% of Canadians know someone who has needed blood. Blood that is used to treat cancer, for transplant and trauma surgery.
Blood donors are needed for the Gimli blood donor clinic, Sat. Mar. 21 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre.
There is no substitute for blood and Canadians depend on generous donors that give the gift of life to help Canadian Blood Services meet the weekly demand of 1,200 blood donations.
Donating blood only takes an hour and each donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Consider donating blood with someone you know. Bring a co-worker, a friend or a family member and save twice the lives! Walk-ins accepted or book your appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283)
