We received correspondence from Nena Pestano who is the Community Development Manager for Oshawa Donor Centre, She reached out in the hopes that you may be able to support and promote the importance of blood donation within your company. It is typically more challenging to collect blood during the spring and summer months so we must count on the support of our Durham community to ensure hospitals have the vital products needed for everyday care and emergencies.
She was inquiring if we would consider organizing a group donation, adopting a day to promote our cause, or simply share about the ongoing need for blood donation.
They are also offering a new program called Assignment for Saving lives. It’s an opportunity for youth who support Canadian Blood Services can apply for funds towards tuition at post secondary institutions.
Please share the information below in case they wanted to participate.
Some key information:
· Active participants will engage their networks, social channels, and families to join Canada’s Lifelineas donors and/or join the stem cell registry.
· Recruit blood and plasma donors and stem cell registrants for Canada’s Lifeline.
· You could win up to $6,500 toward your tuition.
· Your participation in this program will have a meaningful impact your community and patients across Canada.
· The program runs from June 24 to September 7, 2024.
We invite all eligible members to apply to this opportunity to help save lives when you recruit blood and plasma donors and/or stem cell registrants for Canada’s Lifeline – Registration opens May 13, 2024.
Visit https://www.blood.ca/en/assignmentsavinglives to learn more submit your contact information here to be notified of registration opening, including the rules and registration information
