Canadian Blood Services will hold donor clinics on campus Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25 and 26.

The clinics are aimed at UWindsor students, faculty, and staff, but open to the general public, and will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the CAW Student Centre’s Alumni Auditorium. Walk-in donors are welcome, but appointments will better accommodate donors’ working schedules. To book an appointment, call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

Marisa Gatfield of Canadian Blood Services says the collection target is 144 units over the two days. She offers some tips for those considering donating blood:

• Not sure if you’re eligible to donate? Take the Eligibility Quiz.
• Note the waiting period for tattoos and piercings is now only three months.
• Make sure you have something to eat before coming to donate.
• Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your donation.
• Remember to bring identification, such as your signed donor card, driver’s license, or health card.

As with previous clinics, the Department of Human Resources encourages all eligible employees to participate in this worthwhile process and asks any employees who wish to donate to make the necessary arrangements with their supervisors regarding the possibility of extended lunch or break periods.

The Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association will hold a Get Swabbed! event outside Alumni Auditorium during Tuesday’s blood donor clinic. It is especially targeting ethnically diverse male donors between 17 and 35 years old.

The association is holding a University Challenge to see how many social media messages can generate interest in registering as a stem cell donor, using the hashtags #GetSwabbedKBBMA and #ThankYouDonor. Find details on its Facebook page.