NEWS RELEASE
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
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As the summer season winds down and thoughts turn to getting back into regular routines, we encourage you to get back to donating blood as well.
Did you know September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? We’re asking donors across Canada to help spread awareness for the lifesaving impacts of blood, plasma, platelet, stem cell and financial donations in support of child cancer patients across Canada.
One of those patients is Emma, from Midland, who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at just 13 months old.
Emma endured multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgery that required a blood transfusion. Today, she's a happy three-year-old. Support patients like Emma by donating blood for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The regular Orillia Blood Donor Clinic will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Mariposa Inn at 400 Memorial Ave.
Making an appointment to donate has never been easier. Visit blood.ca, download our GiveBlood app or call 1-888-2-DONATE and find a nearby donation site.
Walk-in appointments are also available at all locations and new, first-time donors are welcome!
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