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Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 will hold its fifth annual blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 4, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka, or from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Northern California Community Blood Bank, 2524 Harrison Ave., Eureka.

Call Lynn McKenna to make an appointment for either blood drive at 707-443-9106. Expect to stay for one hour when donating. All blood donors will need to bring their photo ID. For more information, call 707-443-8004 or visit nccbb.org.

Canadian Blood Services is hoping more donors can continue to donate blood at another upcoming event.

Mount Forest will host a blood donation clinic at the Mount Forest Recreation Complex on Tuesday, September 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.

According to Canadian Blood Services, current donations are “falling short of hospital demand for blood and plasma, which could cause the national supply to dwindle.”

The data shared by CBS shows that 1 in 2 Canadians are eligible to give blood, yet only 1 in 76 actually does.

New donors of all blood types are needed but it is particularly vital that people with group O-negative, O-positive or B-negative donate as soon as they can.

To donate, you can book an appointment now by downloading the GiveBlood app, calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or booking…

RIMEX, a wheel manufacturer with locations in the Lower Mainland including Langley, is hosting it’s seventh annual car show fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphona Society of Canada. 

In 2017, the company’s founder Chris Weston passed away from a rare blood cancer, shared Sarah Laing, sales support at the Gloucester location. 

“To honour his memory and contribute to the fight against blood cancers, RIMEX actively supports the LLSC. As a company, we have raised over $80,000 through various fundraising events held annually,” she said. 

The car show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Gloucester location at 5929 274 St. 

Various types of vintage and collector cars and motorbikes are anticipated to be at the…

Muslim youth from the Simcoe County area will be attending the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association’s blood-drive event Saturday in Oro-Medonte.

The event will take place June 15 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Maryam Mosque, located at 110 Line 7 S., north of Barrie.

“Continuing its long-standing partnership with the Canadian Blood Services, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association will undertake a nationwide initiative to donate blood for Canadians in critical need,” states a news release.

“These types of initiatives by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association are part of an ongoing effort to serve Canadians and demonstrate the true spirit of Islam,” the…

World Blood Donor Day is an annual event that highlights the importance of blood donation and encourages people around the globe to contribute to this life-saving cause.

Celebrated on June 14th each year, this day serves as a reminder of the critical role that blood donors play in the healthcare system. Blood donations are essential for treating many medical conditions, including blood loss, anemia, and cancer.

This year, the theme is “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors,” marking the 20th anniversary of this vital observance.

The History Of Blood Donation

The history of blood donation dates back to 1940 when Richard Lower successfully performed a blood transfusion between two dogs. This procedure laid the foundation for modern blood transfusion…