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Urgent Blood Drive – Save Lives!
October 21, 2023 @ 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Canada Blood Services is facing a critical shortage of blood supply, and we need YOUR help to save lives!
Join forces with IDRF teams in Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, along with MSA UBC, MSA UVIC, MSA LANGARA, MSA KWANTLEN, and IDRF UC, as we unite for this vital cause. 🤝
Let’s be heroes together! Spread the word, bring your friends, and save a life.
Date:
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023
Donor Center Locations:
Vancouver Donation Centre
Appointment from 12:10pm
4750 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Victoria Donation Centre
Appointment from 12:35pm
3449 Saanich Road, Victoria BC V8X 1W9
Calgary Donation Centre
Appointment from 12:10pm
200 Barclay Parade SW Unit #10, Calgary AB T2P 4R5
Please follow the instructions below to join your group & book your blood donation time
1. Make sure that you are ELIGIBLE to donate blood.
Take this quick quiz to check your eligibility.
2. Create an account on the Canadian Blood Services donor portal
(If you already have a user account with Canadian Blood Services, skip this part, sign into your account, and go to step 3.)
3. Join IDRF’s team
Once registered, click on “Partners” (below My Account), or “Partners for Life join/manage organization” on the screen. Find “Join an existing team”, click Go and enter either International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) BC or Team ID# INTE0100539
When the group name appears in the box, select and join the team. (You only need to join the team once). Click on View Team.
4. Book your appointment time with IDRF’s group
Scroll down towards the bottom of the page you’re on (Team Overview) to Team Appointments. You should see upcoming group appointments. Be sure to select the Vancouver, Victoria or Calgary location. Click on Book. Select your preferred time and confirm!
That’s it – you’re booked for your group appointment!
*Assistance Available
If you need assistance with the online appointment selection process, we’re here to help! Schedule a brief online meeting (15-30 minutes) to walk you through the steps. Email us at bookagroupbc@blood.ca to set up a session.
Important Information about Appointment Spots:
We regret that we cannot accommodate donors without appointments. If you require more appointments for your group, contact us at bookagroupbc@blood.ca.
Arrival Instructions: Donors should wait outside the donor center until their scheduled appointment time.