CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Islanders are now able to give blood again in Charlottetown.
The Canadian Blood Services clinic on Fitzroy Street announced Tuesday it has re-opened its doors to donors.
Although employees returned to work for refresher training on Aug. 30, just eight days short of the strike’s one-year anniversary, the clinic is just now back to taking in donations.
Peter MacDonald, donor relations director for the Atlantic Region, said he was happy to announce the re-opening.
“We have made improvements to our processes over the past months, which will in turn mean a better overall experience for our donors,” he said.
The re-opening will also see some changes for donors.
MacDonald said new iron eligibility guidelines means that some will not be able to donate as frequently as before the strike.
Although the guidelines aim to promote health and wellness among donors, they’ve also created an even greater need for donations.
MacDonald said Canadian Blood Services, a non-profit organization, is counting on eligible Canadians to start a new tradition by booking their first appointment to donate blood.
“As the holidays approach, we would like to remind everyone that the need for blood is constant,” said MacDonald. “You have the opportunity to give a gift that can’t be bought by donating blood.”
Tanya Herrell, president of the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees Local 19, previously told The Guardian that workers were proud to have stood together for what they believed in.
“We're really looking forward to seeing our donors again,” she said.
Those interested in giving blood can book an appointment by downloading the GiveBlood app for iPhone or Android or by visiting http://www.blood.ca.
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Islanders are now able to give blood again in Charlottetown.
The Canadian Blood Services clinic on Fitzroy Street announced Tuesday it has re-opened its doors to donors.
Although employees returned to work for refresher training on Aug. 30, just eight days short of the strike’s one-year anniversary, the clinic is just now back to taking in donations.
Peter MacDonald, donor relations director for the Atlantic Region, said he was happy to announce the re-opening.
“We have made improvements to our processes over the past months, which will in turn mean a better overall experience for our donors,” he said.
The re-opening will also see some changes for donors.
MacDonald said new iron eligibility guidelines means that some will not be able to donate as frequently as before the strike.
Although the guidelines aim to promote health and wellness among donors, they’ve also created an even greater need for donations.
MacDonald said Canadian Blood Services, a non-profit organization, is counting on eligible Canadians to start a new tradition by booking their first appointment to donate blood.
“As the holidays approach, we would like to remind everyone that the need for blood is constant,” said MacDonald. “You have the opportunity to give a gift that can’t be bought by donating blood.”
Tanya Herrell, president of the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees Local 19, previously told The Guardian that workers were proud to have stood together for what they believed in.
“We're really looking forward to seeing our donors again,” she said.
Those interested in giving blood can book an appointment by downloading the GiveBlood app for iPhone or Android or by visiting http://www.blood.ca.
