Third-year business student Samer El Bahou says he likes donating blood: “What’s better than saving a life?”
Samer El Bahou has been donating blood for about four years. The reason is simple, says the business student: “I like helping people.”
El Bahou spent about an hour at a campus clinic held by Canadian Blood Services, Tuesday in the CAW Student Centre. He encourages other students to give blood at the next opportunity—Thursday, March 12, in Ambassador Auditorium from 1 to 4 p.m.
“The idea of saving a life is just unimaginable,” he says. “That should hit home right away.”
For Thursday’s clinic, Canadian Blood Services 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.