KMHC to host Hema-Québec Blood Donor Clinic

For immediate release

(Kahnawake – 11, Seskehkó:wa/September 2024) Tehsakotitsén:tha Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to host its first-ever blood donor clinic to be held in Kahnawà:ke this fall.

The event, which is being conducted by Hema-Québec, will replace the previous clinic held near Halloween. KMHC would like to commend the Eastern Door newspaper, which hosted that event for several years.

“As a health institution, we are very happy to help Hema-Québec conduct its important work,” said KMHC Executive Director Valerie Diabo. “Kahnawa’kehró:non have always been very generous when it comes to donating, as seen by the significant number of clinics held here throughout the years. We’re fairly certain that we will be able to reach – and hopefully surpass – the goal of 75 donors who will give the gift of life.”

The details are as follows:

• Date : Tuesday, 8 Kentenha/October 2024
• Location : Mohawk Super Bingo on Route 138
• Time : 1:30 Pm to 7:30 Pm

There will be room for some walk-ins but, for maximum efficiency, those wishing to donate are urged to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-343-7264.

Questions on Eligibility Requirements and/or Confirmation can be directed to 1-800-847-2525.

“We are pleased to announce that the Kateri Memorial Foundation has agreed to help sponsor the event,” added Ms. Diabo. “Anyone who has ever had a loved one in the situation where they need blood can appreciate what a precious gift it is. As the people at Hema-Québec say, Give Blood, Give Life.”

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Media Contact:
Joe Delaronde, Communications
Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre
450-638-3930, or communications@kmhc.ca