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Blood donation clinics coming to Alliston and Tottenham in May

May 1, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

New Tecumseth residents will soon have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and make a potentially lifesaving donation. 

Two blood donation clinics happening next month in Tottenham and Alliston.

In Tottenham, there will be a clinic on Saturday, May 17, at the Tottenham Community Centre, 139 Queen Street N., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In Alliston, there will be a clinic on Thursday, May 22, at the Alliston Memorial Arena, 48 Nelson Street W., from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Canadian Blood Services needs 450 new donors every day this coming month to meet the growing need for blood and plasma.

Around 230 new donors give every day on average across Canada, however, Canadian Blood Services needs to double that number to meet the growing need. The demand for blood and plasma is rising, but there are not enough donors to keep up with the rising patient needs.

“The need for blood is growing, but there aren’t enough donors to keep up with this need. To continue to help patients, we need to double the number of new donors,” says Canadian Blood Services’ community development manager Courtney Thompson. “Become a new donor. Book an appointment to help a patient in need and join a community of people committed to saving lives.” 

To register for one of the two blood donation clinics scheduled to happen locally in May and make a donation, visit blood.ca.

For group bookings contact: courtney.thompson@blood.ca.

It is important that you keep your appointment if you register. Please notify Canadian Blood Services well in advance if you can’t make your appointment so they can schedule someone else to take your place. 

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