TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Bad weather did not deter blood donors from hitting the road and rolling up their sleeves in Temiskaming Shores.Canadian Blood Services collected 122 units of blood at the January 10 clinic in New Liskeard, surpassing its goal of 115.In an email, Joanne Drake,
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Christmas may be over, but Canadian Blood Services hopes the spirit of giving continues.The agency issued a call just before Christmas about the need for donors, both first-timers and those who have been absent for a while.A number of factors,
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Area residents rolled up their sleeves last week and gave, surpassing the donation goal of Canadian Blood Services.The August 30 clinic at Riverside Place in Temiskaming Shores collected an “outstanding” 125 units of blood, said Joanne Drake, the agency’s territory manager, in an email.
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) hosted a blood donor clinic at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) on Tuesday, April 26 from 1-7 p.m.. The goal for the clinic is 155 units, according to CBS Supervisor Heather Fantin. She said, “We always reach our goal here in this region.” Temiskaming
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The next blood donor clinic in Temiskaming Shores is a month away.But existing and potential donors with travel plans should check with Canadian Blood Services about eligibility to give blood at the April 26 clinic.“New donation rules to protect the blood supply from
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Blood donors can give the gift of life just before Christmas.A blood donor clinic will be held December 22 at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.“Wrap it up red this holiday season by giving life,” said the Canadian Blood Services in a news release
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Family spurred Sylvie Cormier-Rivard to press for the return of blood donor clinics to Temiskaming Shores.Her father had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell known as a plasma cell.“He was
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Blood donors should mark June 30 on their calendars.That’s when Canadian Blood Services will next be in Temiskaming Shores for a blood donor clinic.It’ll be held at Riverside Place in New Liskeard from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30. p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – It can take 50 blood donors to help a car crash victim.That’s the message that Canadian Blood Services hopes potential donors hear.Summer usually sees the demand for blood rise, “but there are fewer donors,” said Kerns Township firefighter Mark Wilson.To restock supplies,
