The Beauty of Giving

The Need for Blood

Approximately every minute of every day 52% of Canadians say they or a family member have needed blood Direct connection to saving someones life

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Blood for Emergencies & Surgery

Abdominal surgery
Up to 4 units

Heart bypass surgery

Up to 8 units

Car accident
Up to 50 units

Liver transplant
Up to 100 units
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Blood for Ongoing Treatment

Cancer patients need up to 8 units/week Other treatments
Sickle cell disease and thalassemia Bleeding disorders

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Did You Know?

No substitute for human blood Short shelf life
Used within five days

Aging donor base How to meet demand with supply?

Approximately 85,000 new donors every year

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The Power of One Hour

1 hour = 3 lives saved
Red blood cells Platelets Plasma
US National Cancer Institute

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One Hour = Three Lives

You must be:
Between 17 and 61 (for first-time donors) In general good health, feeling well

Step 1: Registration
Proof of identity Read pamphlet

Step 2: Screening
Hemoglobin, blood pressure, temperature Donor questionnaire Private interview with screening nurse

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One Hour = Three Lives

Step 3: Donation
Disinfecting Safe to donate

Step 4: Recovery
Refreshment area

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Everyone Can Contribute

Donate whole blood
O-negative

Donate plasma Donate platelets Register to potentially donate stem cells Volunteer

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Save a Life Today

1 888 2 DONATE 24/7 www.blood.ca Donor Clinic Locations Need to reschedule or cancel? Call us.

Thank you!

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A sincere

from all blood recipients!

SUNDAY AUGUST 12th from all blood recipients!