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Become a Laurier lifesaver during National Blood Donor Week

Become a Laurier lifesaver during National Blood Donor Week

June 8, 2022

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Canadian Blood Services’ Waterloo clinic will go purple and gold from June 13 to 18, 2022 for National Blood Donor Week.

Wilfrid Laurier University will adopt the clinic location at 94 Bridgeport Road East to celebrate the essential role of blood donors in keeping Canada’s national inventory of blood products strong. Laurier is a proud member of Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life program and invites all eligible donors – new and returning – to give blood.

Why Give Blood?

There is an imminent need for blood as the national inventory has declined by 25 per cent since April. Although one in two Canadians is eligible to donate blood, only one in 81 do. Help keep Laurier’s communities healthy and strong by joining Laurier’s Partners for Life team and giving blood.

Who Can Become a Laurier Lifesaver?

All members of the Laurier community – including faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university – can join Laurier’s Partners for Life team of blood donors. Since 2010, Laurier’s Partners for Life team has contributed more than 5,000 units of blood to Canadian Blood Services.

Joining Laurier's Partners for Life team is easy:

  • Set up an account on blood.ca/PFL or the GiveBlood app for Apple or Android.
  • Select ‘partners’ from the menu.
  • Select ‘join a team’ and start entering Wilfrid Laurier University, which will appear in the drop-down list of team names.
  • Select the Laurier team and book an appointment.

Who Can Donate Blood?

Blood donors must meet the eligibility requirements outlined by Canadian Blood Services to ensure the health and safety of blood donors and recipients. Learn more about Canadian Blood Services’ donor eligibility requirements or call 1.888.236.6283 to speak with a nurse.

Donate at a Clinic Location Near You

Members of Laurier’s Partners for Life team can donate at any Canadian Blood Services location or mobile clinic. Tag Laurier in your donor selfies with the hashtag #LaurierCares.

  • In Waterloo, the Canadian Blood Services clinic is located at 94 Bridgeport Road East – a short distance from Laurier’s Waterloo campus – which makes it easy to donate during the lunch hour, after class or after work. Book an appointment during the following times:
    • Monday to Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.
    • Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
    • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • In Brantford, Canadian Blood Services will hold mobile clinics on July 5, July 16 and Aug. 13.

It is safe to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the Canadian Blood Services website for details about screening measures and cleaning practices. If you are unsure if you are eligible to donate, please visit the Canadian Blood Services eligibility page or call 1-888-2-DONATE to speak with a nurse.

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