Chamber Gives: Blood & Plasma Donation Day

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At a time when we as Canadians are focused on greater self-reliance, there is one area where increasing our resilience is vital - strengthening Canada's plasma supply and making it a national priority. When someone's immune system fails, doctors turn to a lifesaving medication called immunoglobulins, made from human plasma - the protein rich, golden fluid that makes up more than half of our blood. 

The demand for immunoglobulins in Canada is rising fast - expected to grow by more than 50% over the next five years. But today 70% of the immunoglobulins used by Canadian patients come from outside our borders - mostly made from plasma collected in the United States. 

We need help to strengthen Canada's plasma supply! While one in two Canadians is eligible to donate plasma , only one in 76 actually does. 

Your plasma donation is a quiet act of solidarity - patriotism in practice! It helps hospitals deliver lifesaving care. The need is urgent for patients today, and for the future of our country's health systems.