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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…