July 23, 2007
yorkregion.com

Mayor's blood clinic will pump up holiday supply

Richmond Hill - Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, along with town councillors and staff, are sponsoring the mayor’s blood donor clinic on Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Hillcrest Mall Blood Donor Clinic, 9350 Yonge Street, from 4 to 8 p.m.

“I encourage all Richmond Hill residents to make donating blood a part of your summer plans by attending the upcoming mayor’s blood donor clinic and perform a great civic duty,” Mayor Barrow said.

“It takes less than an hour and your one donation can help improve or save up to three lives.”

The donations are crucial for Canadian Blood Services to continue and serve our hospitals as York Central, said regional director for Canadian Blood Services, Renee Naiman.

Ms Naiman said the clinic comes at a time that historically can be very difficult to collect blood.

“The summer holidays are always a difficult time for the blood system. Blood donations traditionally decrease because people are away on holidays or busy with family activities, but the demand for blood usually increases due in part to an increase in traffic on our waterways and highways (and the accidents associated with them).”

Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for more information and to book an appointment or visit us online at www.blood.ca

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