In conjunction with Canadian Blood Services, the Ottawa Senators announced that the two organizations will play host to Sens Big Save! – a community-wide effort to reach a goal of 1,200 units of blood during this year’s annual blood donor campaign, which is taking place from Dec. 5 to 10 in Ottawa. For a third consecutive season, the Senators are encouraging their fans to roll up their sleeves in a community-wide effort to reach this important goal.
On December 7th, 2011, both organizations welcomed close to 400 donors, sponsors and special guests to the Ottawa Senators game versus the Washington Capitals.
Natalie Beauchamp, Operations Officer at RJR Innovations, attended the event as a member of the Ottawa Chapter of the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society. Pictured with Natalie at the reception prior to the game are key Ottawa Chapter members Michel Pelletier, Gary Walkling and Brent MacDonald.
The Canadian Blood Services conveys this important message: “Making a blood donation before or after the holidays helps ensure an adequate supply for those in need,” said Anne Campbell, the North/East Ontario and Nunavut director of donor and clinic services for Canadian Blood Services. “A seriously injured victim of a car accident can require up to 50 units of blood. As one donor generally provides only one unit of blood per donation, it could take up to 50 donors to meet the demands of just one trauma patient.”
To contribute to the Sens Big Save! this week at the Ottawa Blood Donor Clinic, please call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca to book your appointment.