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![]() The second annual Rangers vs. Storm Blood Donor Challenge has begun! So far Rangers and Storm fans have made 446 donations. The Storm currently leads the challenge with 437 to the Rangers 99 donations. The Challenge is a friendly competition that encourages the team`s staff, players, sponsors and fans to donate blood at their local Canadian Blood Services donor clinic. Participants are encouraged to donate blood in the name of either the Kitchener Rangers or Guelph Storm at the following locations:
The Kitchener Rangers location is as follows:
94 Bridgeport Road East, Waterloo The Guelph Storm`s location is as follows: 130 SilverCreek Parkway North, Guelph 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! 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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