It has been recently revealed in a report that the Canadian Blood Services are urging more and more people to come forward with their valuable donations. There is need for the message to be spread far and wide, and more and more people need to donate blood, for the ones in need. Shedding a bottle of blood wouldn’t make a difference to a healthy person, but the same, might be a matter of life and death for the one suffering from an illness or an accident.

They are even urging people to donate stem cells for the people in need. It is essential to note that all over the country, people are in need of blood, after having suffered accidents and being affected by diseases such as leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma and so on. There is need for more awareness camps to be made in which people understand the essence and the joy of donating blood, and do their part towards helping the ones in need. It is essential that one and all do their bit, so that the ones suffering can find respite.

“Individuals with African heritage possess certain minor blood groups that may make it difficult to find compatible blood when repeated transfusions are needed as in sickle cell disease treatment," "Quite simply, the more young male donors from these diverse backgrounds that is available for patients”, said Dr. Isaac Odame, Medical Director of the Global Sickle Cell Disease Network.

It is essential that there are more blood donation camps held so that people put their best foot forward towards helping the people suffering from diseases and accidents. This shall ensure a closer knit country that bears compassion for each other, besides the medical aid it will provide.