Roll up your sleeves and support our troops

Canadian Blood Services
News Release

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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. North Bay 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.

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 heart felt messages for the troops.

“This is an opportunity for the people of North Bay to show support for the reserves in the Canadian Forces,” said Steven Tipman, Regional Director for Canadian Blood Services. “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.”

North Bay residents are encouraged to donate blood this week on November 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as well as on November 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in North Bay.

To make an appointment to donate blood call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283).

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