Family of local recipient encourages donors to support hospital patients

The Red Deer Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes kick off 2018 by partnering with Canadian Blood Services to see who can bring in the most blood donations in January.  106.7 The Drive will join the Rebels to promote blood donation as part of this campaign. The local launch of this challenge will be held as the Rebels take on the Moose Jaw Warriors in the first game of 2018.

Local blood recipient Brielle Robichaud and family know the importance of blood donation and encourage residents of Central Alberta to book an appointment to donate in January.

Brielle was diagnosed with a brain tumor (pilomyxoid astrocytoma) at the age of 3. In the three years since then, she has had 6 surgeries, 19 months of chemotherapy, numerous blood transfusions and a lot of time in hospital. Brielle and her family are very thankful for the gift of blood that helped save her life.

Download the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca to book your appointment today. Help us spread the word about the constant need for blood. Tag your social media posts with #givelife on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services manages the national supply of blood, blood products and stem cells, and related services for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). We operate an integrated, pan-Canadian service delivery model that includes leading an interprovincial system for organ donation and transplantation. Our national scope, infrastructure and governance make us unique in the Canadian healthcare landscape. Canadian Blood Services is regulated as a biologics manufacturer by Health Canada and primarily funded by the provincial and territorial ministries of health. Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization.