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CTV News
27-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
‘We have a huge need': Canadian Blood Services urges donors to book over long weekend
Canadian Blood Services on Wharncliffe Road South in London, Ont. on June 27, 2025. (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) As Canadians gear up for the Canada Day long weekend, Canadian Blood Services is reminding the public there's still time and still a pressing need to donate blood. Clinics, including the donor centre on Wharncliffe Road South in London, will remain open on July 1. Appointments are available throughout the weekend. 'We have a huge need for donors during the summer months,' said Marisa Gatfield of Canadian Blood Services. 'We find that donors are busy with vacations, enjoying family time with nice weather.' The need for blood doesn't pause for holidays, and neither do clinics. Staff said the process is straightforward, even for first-time donors. 'When you come in to donate, make sure you bring a physical piece of government-issued ID, be well hydrated, have eaten and have a good night's sleep and the rest, leave to us and we'll walk you through the entire process,' explained Gatfield. For many donors, giving blood is a meaningful routine. 'Easy, fast. And they are so welcoming and heartwarming,' said Maram Aalloulou. 'I love coming here every once in a while.' John Davidson donates regularly to manage his hemochromatosis, a condition that results in too much iron in the blood. 'It brings my iron level down, and it's good for the blood centre,' he said. Others, like Eric Peloquin, donate out of personal connection. 'I come to give blood because it makes me feel good,' he said. 'Over the years, members of my family and some friends needed blood transfusions.' Then there are long-time donors like Bob Moynihan, who has donated weekly for 30 years. 'It started as a competition with a friend to try and catch him. He had more donations, and I got him,' Moynihan said with a laugh. Canadian Blood Services says 75 per cent of donors view giving blood as part of their Canadian identity — a small act with life-saving impact. To book an appointment, visit use the GiveBlood app, or call 1-888-2-DONATE.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosts blood drive
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive Thursday at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Thursday is also World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, to bring attention to a disease often treated with blood transfusions. The Red Cross said they usually get fewer blood donations during the summer, so giving blood is more important now than ever. Donors at Thursday's event got free admission to the zoo.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Upcoming summer blood drives in the Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — If people around the Southern Tier are looking to support a good cause and potentially save lives, a blood drive on Tuesday in both Elmira and Corning may be a good place to start. The Red Cross and WETM 'Summer Blood Drive' is set to take place on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at two locations in the Southern Tier. USW Local 1000, located at 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza in the City of Corning Clarion Inn Elmira, located at 1760 East Water Street in the City of Elmira If people would like to sign up to donate, they can do so by visiting the American Red Cross Website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
National Blood Donor Week
Maralee chats with Brett Lawrence with Canadian Blood Services about National Blood Donor Week and the importance of donating blood.
