World Blood Donor Day

June 12, 2015January 27, 2016Leave a comment

Sunday, June 14^th is World Blood Donor Day as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). I’ve written in the past about my need for blood donation and the importance of post-donation iron supplementation for those who donate blood regularly.

For those who donate blood, I am forever grateful for your help when I was in need. Thank you for saving my life.

In celebration of World Blood Donor Day and those who donate, here is an infographic for you showing the importance of blood donation.

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

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As the recipient of 70 units of blood last year (for bone marrow failure), I know first-hand how important blood donation is, and I am forever grateful for those who helped me when I was in need. On the weekend, I heard an announcement from Canadian Blood Services (CBS); while they are always in need of donors, their current inventory of O-negative blood is very low and they are asking for donors to come forward.

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