“Approximately every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood.” – Canadian Blood Services

Yesterday morning, I excitedly walked into the blood donation clinic, spoke with the friendly receptionist, watched with curiosity as my blood was tested for iron levels, and after filling out some paperwork and going over a questionnaire with a nurse, I finally leaned back in a chair and relaxed as the staff made their preparations. Yesterday, I officially became a blood donor.

Donating blood is honestly something that I’ve wanted to do for a while and I feel so proud that I finally did it! My sister, Joy, was also a first time donor a couple of weeks ago and we both pledge to continue to give.

Do you have it in you to give? I bet you do!

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Canadian Blood Services – Victoria Clinic
3449 Saanich Rd.
Victoria, B.C.
Call 1-800-236-6283 to book an appointment