Blood donor church challenge continues
The first Church Challenge winner, Drayton Reformed Church, is challenging all churches to topple them from their throne at the Drayton Blood Donor Clinic on Sept. 22.
Can Christian Mennonite Fellowship regain their title or will another church reign supreme? To be included in the challenge, donate blood at Community Christian School, 35 High Street, from 3:30-7:30pm.
September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Gold Ribbon Campaign.
Everyone is encouraged to donate blood to honour childhood cancer survivors and to remember those who lost their lives.
To register a donation as part of the Gold Ribbon Campaign, go to blood.ca/joinpartnersforlife using partner ID # GOLD013121 or on Facebook /GoldRibbonCampaign.
The last local clinic saw 18 new donors and donation targets met.
“Take an hour of your time to help save a life,” local clinic officials urge.
Approximately half of Canadians are eligible to give blood. Last year one in 60 did. Giving blood is one of the most direct ways to help someone. Within a week, most of the collected blood is shipped to hospitals to be transferred to patients.
To help the Drayton clinic exceed its goals, book an appointment to donate. Call 1-888-236-6283 or online at www.blood.ca. Walk-ins are always welcome.
