Metropolis of Armstrong employees and council have issued a problem to residents.

Fill each obtainable appointment earlier than the subsequent blood donor clinic opens at St. Joseph’s Church in September.

“Everybody is aware of somebody who could have been in want or could also be affected by a necessity for blood companies,” mentioned Mayor Chris Pieper. “Canadian Blood Providers is offering an essential service to our neighborhood and collaborating in blood drives or donor clinics comparable to that is essential for the consistency of the service in Armstrong.”

The clinics will run Monday, Sept. 19, from 1-5:45 p.m. (e-book right here for appointment; https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate), and Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1-5:45 p.m. (e-book right here).

Take this two-minute quiz to search out out if you’re eligible to e-book your subsequent appointment.

Pieper mentioned council and employees will likely be filling at the least 20 appointments to donate.

In keeping with the Canadian Blood Providers, blood and blood merchandise are a crucial a part of on a regular basis medical care together with main surgical procedures, medical procedures, most cancers therapies and managing illnesses and problems.

As a blood donor you type a significant hyperlink in Canada’s lifeline, serving to many Canadians get up wholesome every day.

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