Show your support through the Sirens for Life blood donor challenge this January!

On June 27, 2011, Michelle’s enjoyment of a summer evening ride with friends came to an abrupt halt when she lost control of her new motorbike and hit a guardrail in Cochrane. She sustained multiple broken bones in her lower body and the loss of a leg above the knee. Over 36 hours, Michelle needed 28 units of blood (each unit equals one blood donation), made possible by the generosity of local blood donors.

“I can't thank emergency services personnel enough for playing a huge role in saving my life that day. From police officers and firefighters who shut down the highway so STARS could land, to the EMTs who did everything they could to stop the bleeding. I have incredible respect for what they do and I’m forever grateful.”

A proud daughter of a firefighter, Michelle encourages members of Police, Fire, EMS and Public Safety Communications departments to give blood to help other patients in need during the annual Sirens for Life blood donor challenge!

Show support for the teams that save lives in your community by helping to save lives yourself. To find a participating clinic, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283).

Blood 101, Student's Saving Lives…

Are you a student in Alberta? Do you want the chance to win a prize? Donate blood during Blood 101 at your post-secondary school!

Blood 101 runs from January 14 - March 31, 2012, and students from the winning schools can win one of three $200 visa gift cards. Categories your school can win in are: Total overall donations, Highest percentage of units, and Highest number of new donors.

One donation can save up to three lives… Alberta students are saving lives.

Schools participating in Blood 101 are the University of Alberta, Red Deer College, University of Calgary, SAIT, Mount Royal University, Ambrose University College, Rocky Mountain College, and Alberta Bible College.

Do you want your school to get involved? Contact 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283)

Compete for your school and save some lives!

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Blood 101 Info Sheet

For information on Canadian Blood Services programs or partnerships, please contact Diane Pelletier, Donor Services Manager, at (780) 431-8739.

For information on Canadian Blood Services programs or partnerships, please contact Judy Jones, Donor Services Manager at (403) 410-2744.