Aug 21, 2009
Green Blood Campaign
Dear Friends,
The recent events in Iran have been weighing heavy on our collective minds over the past weeks. The traumatic aftermath of the stolen election of June 12th, 2009 has taken us on an emotional roller coaster that many of us have either never experienced in our lifetime, or is a reminder of the dark days in the Iranian history that we hoped would never happen again. Throughout these events, the world community and the Iranian Diaspora have stood firmly in solidarity with the people of Iran .
We’ve all seen and been part of a host of gatherings and protests over the past weeks and will not stop until our voice is heard. So, to this end, we’d like to invite you to a join us in a symbolic move to commemorate the lives lost, and blood spilt on the streets of Iran .
We have registered a campaign with the Canadian Blood Services to donate blood in solidarity with the people of Iran and invite you to show you support by donating blood at one of their centers. This will not only be a symbolic show of support for a cause that people have sacrificed their live for, it would also be a way of giving back to our non-Iranian community who has so graciously put up with all the inconvenience (noise, traffic, etc) we may have caused over the last weeks.
CBS periodically provides reports on donations which can be publicized in Canadian media.
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If you would like to participate, here are the details:
Q1) Who can donate blood?
A) Anyone between 17-61yrs (17-71yrs if you’re a regular donor) can donate blood provided that they are in good health.
Q2) Where should I go?
A) Any Canadian Blood Services clinic in Canada . To find out about the closest clinic to you please check the following site:
http://www.blood.ca/centreapps/clinics/InetClinics.nsf/CVSE?OpenForm&CloseMenu
Q3) Do I need an appointment?
A) We strongly encourage you to book ahead. Some clinics accept walk-ins but you could end up going there when the clinic is too busy.
You can book an appointment by calling 1-888-TO-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visiting the CBS website.
Q4) How long does it take?
A) We recommend planning for 45-60 minutes. It depends on how busy the clinic is.
Q5) How do I let them know that I’m donating in solidarity with the people of Iran ?
A) You will need to quote the partner ID:
IRAN010465 or say you are donating for “Iranian Canadians — Green Blood”
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The Committee for Solidarity with Iran
