Blood Services Canada will host more blood donation events next month.
The Mount Forest Recreation Complex will host two blood donation events in February. The first will be Tuesday, February 6 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A second event will be held Tuesday, February 27 at the same time.
If your blood type is O-negative, Canadian Blood Services asks that you donate regularly. If you have O-negative blood, you’re known as a universal donor. Your donation can be given to any patient, regardless of blood type. In emergency situations, when there's no time to confirm a patient's blood type, O-negative blood can mean the difference between life and death.
Act now and book your winter blood or plasma donation by downloading the GiveBlood app, calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or booking now at blood.ca. Same day appointments are often available. You can also register to become a stem cell donor or organ and tissue donor at blood.ca.
