night sky lit by blood drop-shaped searchlightCanadian Blood Services has activated the Blood Signal, symbolizing a need for donations.

Canadian Blood Services signalling need for donors

The Blood Signal is used on a national basis when collections are a challenge, says Joan Hannah, community development coordinator for Canadian Blood Services—and it is being activated now.

“The signal symbolizes a rallying cry for communities to come together and save lives,” Hannah says. “It is a signal to our donors and to prospective donors that it is time to take action and give.”

Canadian Blood Services will hold a full blood donor clinic in the CAW Student Centre’s Ambassador Auditorium on Tuesday, February 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For this clinic, the Canadian Blood Service will use its appointment system. It encourages donors to book appointments by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Walk-in donors are still welcome but appointments will better accommodate donors' working schedules.

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.