At the end of this month is "Organ and Tissue Donors Awareness Week". I wanted to say a few words on this because it isn't well known that Canadian Blood Services does a lot more than just blood. Through them, you can donate blood (of course), stem cells, umbilical cord blood, organs and other tissue. Even if you can't be a blood donor, you can often donate stem cells or other tissue. Personally, I can't be a blood donor. I want to be, but there are too many medications in my system. I could possibly donate stem cells, but I have a tendency to procrastinate and just haven't gone in to find out if I'm allowed to register as a donor. I'd also like to be listed as an organ donor if possible. Like I said, I have a tendency to procrastinate and haven't gone in. Here are some interesting facts about donating blood and other tissue:
Canadian Blood Services has clinics all over Canada.
So...want to help save a few lives?
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