Blood is something all people need to live. The great thing about giving blood is that although it may not be used immediately it will always go towards the saving of someone’s life.
That’s the goal behind Totally Lethbridge College’s fourth annual blood drive – to save lives.
This year’s drive has been aptly named The Race for Life. The race consists of two teams, students and alumni vs. staff and faculty.
With the vital nature of blood, there isn’t a bad reason to donate.
With a goal of 200 donations, college students and alumni, as well as staff and faculty are encouraged to invite their friends and family to compete along side them.
As of Monday Nov.14, Team Student had taken a commanding lead with a total of 102 donations. Team Staff trailed, with their donations topping out at 36.
The race continues until the end of November. Complementary shuttle rides are available to transport members of both teams safely to the Canadian Blood Services office, and back to the college.
If you still can’t think of a good reason to donate, even though you’ve come this far in my blog, here is reason to donate number three: No one ever asked me, I didn’t realize my blood was needed.
“Consider yourself asked!” As the college’s web page suggests. Every two seconds someone somewhere in Canada needs that blood, to survive.
Did you know… That in the U.S. over 38,000 donations are needed to save lives every day?
If reading this has piqued your interest, I’ve done my job. If you’d like to learn more or would like to donate please call 1-888 2 DONATE.