First Time Donor Kaitlyn Penner

 

Canadian Blood Services uses the Blood Signal to rally communities together to help save lives. Heather Mills, clinic supervisor for Canadian Blood Services says that there is always a need for blood. She hopes that when people hear or see the blood signal they will be reminded to donate. Mills adds "we need people to rally their families, friends, co-workers and classmates, because it often takes many donors to help save a life".

The need for blood units in Steinbach is moderately high at 170 units. There were over sixty open appointments in Steinbach this afternoon. Mills hopes that when they come back on October eleventh, they will be able to meet that goal. 

With summer coming to an end, the blood signal has also been turned on in September to remind people to get back into their donating routine. Mills adds that " people's lives change a little bit with summer holidays and vacation, and now we are looking to get back into our regular pattern".

The blood signal is only turned on certain times of the year, usually to make people aware of the constant need and to fill appointments. 

To learn more about the blood signal visit www.bloodsignal.ca.