MARIGOT--Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of St. Martin Nord are appealing for donors to come out in large numbers for the latest blood collection drive at the Chamber of Commerce building on Rue Jean-Jacques Fayel, Concordia, today and Saturday.
Today's blood collection takes place from 2:00 to 6:30pm and Saturday's from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Blood is collected by staff of Établissement Français du Sang (EFS). In exchange for a blood sample and 15 minutes of their time to save a life, donors receive complimentary drinks, blood analysis, and cinema tickets offered by the Sandy Ground Cultural Centre.
Blood is always needed for the hospitals for their operations. The public is reminded to give generously, because one day it may be you who needs the blood.
Also assisting will be volunteers of the newly formed Association Internationale pour le Don du Sang Aidons Saint-Martin. The board comprises President René-Jean Duret, Vice-Presidents Louis Wever and Josianne Artsen-Fleming, Secretary Geneviève Auter, Assistant Secretary Kishore Inani and Treasurer Justin Annicette.
Last year turned out to be a record year for blood donations with a total of 635 donors filling 538 sachets of blood, surpassing the previous record in 2007 when 506 donors filled 463 sachets.
Donors must be in good health and ages 18-70 years. They are required to fill in questionnaires before giving blood. Some pre-existing conditions may render the donor ineligible to give blood. A doctor will also be on the premise to give confidential advice if donors have concerns as to whether they are suitable candidates.
Aidons Saint-Martin's Website is
www.aidons-sm.org .
