Brampton residents encouraged to
donate blood in honour of our troops
Brampton – Between November 1-30, 2007, during our month of remembrance, Canadians will be able to pay tribute to Canada's 25,000 Military Reservists, as well as regular forces troops past and present, by donating a unit of blood in their honour. Brampton residents are encouraged to show their support for the troops in Canada and abroad by rolling up their sleeves and sharing their vitality for those who help others every day.
Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Forces (CF) and Royal Canadian Legion entered into a national partnership in 2006 through the Partners for Life program. In addition to the program, Canadian Blood Services is asking that Canadians donate not only for full-time members of the CF but also those who volunteer much of their time to help others.
Supporters will be encouraged to sign In Honour cards available at the clinics which will be sent to the National Chief of the Defence Staff on their behalf. In 2006 our campaign ran from November 1-30 and collected over 20,000 heartfelt messages for the troops.
"This is an opportunity for the people of Brampton to show support for the reserves in the Canadian Forces," said Renee Naiman, Regional Director for Canadian Blood Services Central Ontario Region. "They help save lives often while continuing to manage their day-to-day life activities. Our donors know the importance of helping others and save thousands of lives every day."
The Canadian military has a strong, historical link to the blood system. Along with Canadians voluntarily signing up to the reserves, Canadians also began to voluntarily donate blood to help wounded Canadian troops during World War II. This was the start of blood banking in Canada and the wartime effort showed that Canadians had both the national will and the generosity to sustain a voluntary blood system.
Every day, thousands of Canadian Forces representatives help save lives in Canada and around the world. Unfortunately some of these brave men and women need blood products. Giving blood to honour their hard work and signing an In Honour card will not only save lives, but show support for their dedication to this country.
To make an appointment to donate blood call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283).
Brampton Blood Donor Clinics:
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Bramalea Lions Hall
45 Avondale Blvd.
3:30 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 15, 2007
Chinguacousy Wellness Centre
995 Peter Robertson Blvd.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday, November 19, 2007
Bramalea Baptist Church
6050 Dixie Road
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
St. Mary's CatholicSchool
66 Main Street South
3:30 – 8:00 pm
Monday, November 26, 2007
Chris Gibson Recreation Centre
125 McLaughlin Road
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday, November 30, 2007
Turner Fenton Secondary School
7935 Kennedy Road South
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
