‘An incredible service’: West Island blood centre holds open house to encourage donations – Montreal | 24CA News
West Islanders had an opportunity to present blood on Thursday with out an appointment. For the second 12 months in a row, Globule Kirkland held its walk-in blood drive.
Every 80 seconds, somebody wants blood in Québec.
“We always need blood, every day, 24/7,” mentioned Héma-Quebec spokesperson, Patrice Lavoie.
Globule Kirkland opened in April 2021 and is the one blood donation centre on the West Island.
“We have several donors across Quebec but here in the West Island, we have appointments that aren’t being taken, that’s why we decided to have this event today,” added Lavoie.
This second annual open home is designed to encourage donations locally. Sixty donors gave blood or plasma ultimately 12 months’s drive.
“You can give blood, you can give plasma, and you can give plaquettes as well. It depends on your blood type and your situation,” he mentioned.
Héma-Quebec added the open home can be a possibility for potential donors to ask questions, get aware of the method and even make an appointment for one more day.
Several West Island mayors had been additionally current to assist the trigger. Pierrefonds-Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis admitted it’s not his favorite factor to do however it’s necessary he donates blood when he can.
“I never really gave much when I was younger, until I realized the true need as I got older,” mentioned Beis. “So I don’t do it easily, but I do do it.”
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa says Héma-Quebec’s mission is necessary for everybody.
“For every one donation of blood, it saves three lives, so you can imagine, they do an incredible service, especially to the West Island,” mentioned Hawa.
Hema-Québec says summer time donations are very important. Last month they had been calling for 500 extra weekly donations. Especially from these with O constructive and damaging blood sorts.
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