Laurier Graduate Students’ Association to host Waterloo blood donor clinic March 17

March 9, 2022

Wilfrid Laurier University students know that giving blood offers a golden opportunity to help their community.

Laurier’s Graduate Students’ Association will host a blood donor clinic on March 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Canadian Blood Services’ Waterloo clinic, located at 94 Bridgeport Rd. E. Donors can book an appointment online and use the university’s pledge ID, WILF001529, to have their donation counted toward Laurier’s pledge goal. All members of the Laurier community are invited to donate.

Laurier is proud to support Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life program. Each year, Laurier makes a pledge of blood donations as part of the program. Laurier has pledged 450 units of blood for 2022. To date this year, Laurier donors have contributed 92 units of blood.

Canadian Blood Services’ Waterloo clinic is open during the following times, but appointments must be booked in advance:

• 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.

Appointments at mobile clinics can also be booked online. The following clinics are scheduled throughout Waterloo Region and Brantford-Brant:

• Elmira: March 25 at Lions Hall, 40 South St. W.
• Cambridge: March 26 at Ararat Youth Centre, 35 International Village Dr.
• Brantford: April 5 and 16 at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 64 Buchanan Cr.
• Ayr: April 7 at North Dumfries Community Complex, 2958 Greenfield Rd.

It is safe to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.