Blood donor (september only)

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Canadian Blood Services is highlighting the need for blood donation.

Officials say it can take up to five donors a week to help someone undergoing cancer treatment.

Blood donor clinics are happening today (Tuesday) and tomorrow at the Clarion in North Bay.

Sessions run 12 noon to 2:30 pm and 4 pm to 7:30 pm today. Tomorrow’s sessions are from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm.

Appointments can be booked at www.blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE.