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Two blood donation clinics coming up in Orillia

Canadian Blood Services 'experiences a noticeable drop' in blood, plasma, and platelet donations from November through to February
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NEWS RELEASE
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
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Canadian Blood Services has launched a new challenge called Give 3 in 2023 to inspire people to create a lifesaving habit starting right away and continue to help patients through a commitment in 2023.

By contributing to Canada’s Lifeline this holiday season, a simple donation could go on to save a life and change so many more.   

Every year Canadian Blood Services experiences a noticeable drop in blood, plasma, and platelet donations from November through to February. Get a head start on your Give 3 in 2023 commitments, it is easy. There are over 60,000 open appointments that need to be filled by the end of this year. There are also 1,000 people in Canada waiting for a stem cell match, and 4,000 people across the country waiting for an organ transplant. It is also a perfect time to make a financial commitment, which is another meaningful way to make all the difference in the lives of others.

The Give 3 in 2023 challenge asks people across Canada to commit to supporting patients in three different ways starting today, throughout the winter holidays and into the new year. The opportunities to make three different kinds of lifesaving contributions to Canadian Blood Services will have a lasting impact in the lives of others.

Participating in Give 3 in 2023 is not one-size fits all and each person can determine what works best for them using the suggested giving commitments at 3in2023.blood.ca. Every donation causes a ripple effect that goes on to have a lasting impact in the lives of others. A donation of any type doesn’t just make a difference, it makes all the difference. 

“Although many Canadians are hopeful that the worst of the pandemic will be behind us over the next few months, we continue to experience the impact of COVID-19 through a high number of appointment cancellations. People cannot donate when they are not well. We also still rely on a relatively small pool of donors and registrants to meet patients’ needs. We need more people across Canada from all communities and backgrounds to become regular blood, platelet and plasma donors and more people to register as a stem cell donor or potential organ donor; patients and their loved ones are counting on it,” says Dr. Graham Sher, Canadian Blood Services’ CEO.

“Give 3 in 2023 identifies different types of donations and encourages folks to commit to giving in multiple ways. Brightening other lives by giving more of ourselves through Canada’s Lifeline is the greatest human connection we can make.”

Participating in the Give 3 in 2023 challenge can help grow the plasma supply to make needed medications for patients in Canada, particularly immunoglobulins which are made from plasma. It can help boost the national blood inventory to ensure patients have access to the blood products they need throughout 2023.  Everyone who can is encouraged to get involved. 

There are two blood donation clinics slated for Orillia in December.

Canadian Blood Services will be at the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn and Conference Centre Dec. 8 from 1 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m.

All blood types are needed, especially O-negative since it can be transfused to any patient.

Appointments are required and can be made at blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2DONATE.


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