From July 27 to Sept. 2, Greater Sudbury emergency service members rolled up their sleeves to help save more lives as part of Canadian Blood Service Sirens for Life Challenge.
"We held a healthy local competition to see which team could rally up the most blood donations," Canadian Blood Services territory manager Jenny Fortin said.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service, Fire Services, paramedics and Nipissing West OPP all rose to the challenge to help the Canadian Blood Services collect more than 60 donations from their team members and encouraged the community to donate blood during the summer months, a time when blood donations traditionally decline.
Working with other emergency workers from communities like Timiskaming, Cobalt and Earlton, this year's Sirens For Life Challenge saw more than 2,700 people attend donation events across Northeastern Ontario and collected more than 2,500 units of blood for patients in need.
To conclude the Sirens for Life campaign, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was recognized for rallying the most blood donations. As the winning team, the GSPS flag was raised at Tom Davies Square during a ceremony on Sept. 12.
"We want to thank everybody who came and donated throughout the summer months," Fortin said.
"Whether you were an emergency service worker or not - we appreciate the support."
To book an appointment to donate, use the GiveBlood App or visit blood.ca.
