Next Monday, Oct. 29, a blood drive will be held at Concordia’s Loyola Campus parking lot at 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.
“It takes an hour of your time, and you save four lives in the process,” explained event organizer Jayme Shell of the Stingers’ women’s hockey team. “It’s a true win-win situation.”
According to Héma-Québec, three per cent of eligible Quebecers actually give blood.
“We wanted to organize the event as a way to give back to the community and help give back to those who support us as athletes,” said Shell, about why they decided to plan such an event for a noble cause. “Giving blood is a simple way to help others.”
The requirements are simple: bring an ID card, be at least 18-years-old or older, make sure you have not had any body modifications (piercings or tattoos) within a six month time period and eat and drink well before donating.