Harvey Heather with long time donor at recent donor clinic.

Canadian Blood Services is once again holding donor clinics throughout Manitoba. 

They are looking for ten thousand blood donations this summer, and to date they need to fill 1,700 by August 31st.  Steinbach EMC Church will be host to one of those clinics on Thursday, August 17 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.  Spokesperson Harvey Heather says the clinic is almost full, and if you want to donate, there will be a clinic in September at the EMC church.

Harvey notes each unit of blood can save up to three lives, therefore every donation is extremely important.  Donors can call the Canadian Blood Services to book an appointment and for more information.