EDMONTON—AUPE asks its members along with their friends and family members to step forward and give blood during the AUPE Blood Drive, which runs until November 14.
Our goal is to collect 200 blood donations. At the halfway mark of our blood drive, we've collected 96 donations! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Although we're almost halfway there, we need more help to reach our goal. Book your appointment today to donate before November 14!
Every donation will help up to three hospital patients, including people like Deanna, the daughter of an AUPE member who needed blood recently. Read Deanna's full story at the link below.
Our blood drive is happening at an important time for the blood system. Canadian Blood Services wants to ensure patient needs are met throughout this uncertain cold and flu season, which is why the organization asks blood donors to continue to give while they are feeling well.
Giving blood should remain a priority for all who are healthy. Individuals who get a seasonal or H1N1 flu shot can still give blood provided they wait two days after the shot before donating.
For everyone who says they will give blood someday – someday is today. There is a particular need for blood donors at:
- Calgary Blood Donor Clinic (737 – 13 Ave SW): 8 – 9 am every weekday, and on Remembrance Day (8 am – 1 pm)
- Edmonton Blood Donor Clinic (8249 – 114 Street): various hours every Monday – Saturday, including Remembrance Day (9 am – 1 pm and 3:30 – 7:30 pm)
- Lethbridge Blood Donor Clinic (Second Level, Lethbridge Centre): Tuesday – Saturday, hours vary
- Red Deer Blood Donor Clinic (#5, 5020 – 68 Street): various hours every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Remembrance Day (1 – 7 pm)
Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) today or visit the Canadian Blood Services website to find a clinic near you, to confirm clinic hours and to book your donation appointment. Please encourage your co-workers, friends and family members to join you. Remember to sign the AUPE Binder when you donate so that your life-saving donation counts toward our goal!
