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‘Spring’ into action and save a life by giving blood
May 8, 2023
Print | PDFSpring brings a renewed sense of energy, which makes it the perfect time to book an appointment to give blood.
Wilfrid Laurier University invites faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university to give blood as part of Laurier’s Partners for Life team. Team members can give at any Canadian Blood Services’ clinic or mobile location in Canada and have their donation count toward the university’s pledge. Laurier has pledged 475 units of blood for 2023.
New this spring, Canadian Blood Services will provide pizza for groups of three or more who donate on Thursdays at its Waterloo clinic location. Free transportation to and from the clinic is also available. Contact Gina Leyva, community development manager at Canadian Blood Services, at gina.leyva@blood.ca to arrange a group donation and transportation.
Waterloo hours and locations
Canadian Blood Services’ Waterloo clinic is located at 94 Bridgeport Rd. E. Appointments must be booked in advance online at blood.ca.
- Monday to Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m.
- New: Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Upcoming clinics in Brantford
Canadian Blood Services will hold a mobile clinic in Brantford on Saturday, May 27 at the Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Rd. Transportation from Laurier’s Brantford campus to the clinic will be provided at no charge. Contact Gina Leyva, community development manager at Canadian Blood Services, at gina.leyva@blood.ca to arrange transportation.
Other ways to support Canadian Blood Services
Not everyone can give blood. There are other ways to support Laurier’s partnership with Canadian Blood Services:
- Raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood by sharing Canadian Blood Services’ content on your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
- Volunteer at your local Canadian Blood Services clinic location.
- Join the stem cell registry if you are between the ages of 17 and 35.
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.