‘Spring’ into action: support Laurier’s Canadian Blood Services pledge

March 18, 2021

If rising temperatures put a spring in your step, mask up and make your way to a Canadian Blood Services location to donate blood if you’re able. 

Wilfrid Laurier University is a Canadian Blood Services’ Partner for Life and makes an annual pledge of blood donations. This year, Laurier has pledged 375 blood donations, a pledge the university hopes to meet and exceed with continued support from Laurier blood donors. In 2020, Laurier donors contributed a record-breaking 477 units of blood during Canadian Blood Services clinics, exceeding the university’s pledge of 350. 

“Laurier’s blood donors help to keep our communities strong,” says Carleen Carroll, assistant vice-president: External Relations at Laurier. “With brighter days ahead, I encourage Laurier faculty, staff, students and alumni to donate blood if they are able.” 

The Canadian Blood Services clinic at 84 Bridgeport Rd. E. in Waterloo welcomes blood donors during the following days and times, but appointments must be booked in advance online:  

• Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m.  
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon 

Canadian Blood Services will host donor clinics at the following locations throughout Brant and Waterloo Region: 

• March 19: Lions Hall, 40 South St. W., Elmira 
• March 27: AYC, 35 International Village Dr., Cambridge 
• April 1: North Dumfries Community Complex, 2958 Greenfield Rd., Ayr 
• April 6: Hope Christian Reformed Church, 64 Buchanan Cres., Brantford   

Laurier blood donors living outside of Brant and Waterloo Region can visit blood.ca to book an appointment at a clinic in their area. To support Laurier’s pledge, use pledge ID WILF001529 upon check-in or complete the Partners for Life registration form.    

It is safe to donate blood during COVID-19. Visit the Canadian Blood Services website for details about donor health requirements, 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.