Storm Passed By Rangers In Blood Donor Challenge
Published on February 9, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
The Guelph Storm have surrendered the lead to the Kitchener Rangers is the Rangers vs. Storm Blood Donor Challenge. With 543 donations, the Rangers have taken over the lead in the friendly competition. The Storm currently have 438 donations, for a grand total of 981 donors!
Participants have been donating blood in the name of either team since the beginning of the season.
It's time to take back the lead Storm fans - call to book your appointment today! (1-888-2-DONATE)
The team with the most blood donations at the end of the regular season will be the Blood Donor Champion. The Rangers vs. Storm Blood Donor Challenge is made possible through the collaboration of the Kitchener Rangers, Guelph Storm, and Canadian Blood Services.
Regardless of who wins, the true ultimate champions are the patients across the country that will be able to rely on a stable blood supply whenever blood is needed.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE - DONATE TODAY!
The Guelph Storm's location is as follows:
130 SilverCreek Parkway North, Guelph
Donation Process
The donation process is simple and takes only about 45 minutes to an hour. For information about eligibility, the blood donation process or to schedule an appointment call 1 888 2 DONATE / 1 888 236-6283, or visit www.blood.ca.
Register For the Challenge
Upon registration please inform the receptionist that you are donating for the Rangers vs. Storm Blood Donor Challenge. You will be asked information about yourself: name, address, and phone number. You will be given some important literature on blood donation to read. You must present a photo ID and proof of age at this time.
About Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the blood supply in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec and oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network (previously known as the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry, UBMDR). A dedicated team of about 4,800 staff and 17,000 volunteers enable us to operate 40 permanent collection sites and more than 20,000 donor clinics annually. Canadian Blood Services is a non-governmental organization, however the Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health provide operational funding, and the federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.
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