That includes two checks for $15,000, which were presented by the City of Laval and the Caisse Desjardins of Centre and East Laval. Laval’s multinational Couche-Tard also gave $10,000.

The money raised during that day will be donated to the Centre de bénévolat et moisson Laval (CBML) and the Société St-Vincent-de-Paul.

Observed Increase

In addition, nearly $50,000 was raised during the street drive of that 22nd edition. It represents an 18 per cent increase from last year’s drive.

Provincially, more than $2.8 million was raised on the same day. Laval ranked ninth among the regions having raised the largest amount. (N.P.)

translated by Alec Brideau

L’article $90,250 raised during Laval’s Media Food Drive est apparu en premier sur Courrier Laval news.

The goal of that event is to get 50 donors.

Let’s recall that booking an appointment before coming to the collection is always recommended in order to respect the time factor. People can do so online, on the Héma-Québec Website, or by phone, at 1 800 343-7264.

A thousand blood donations per day are necessary to guarantee an optimal level of reserve.

Solidarity

Last July, when the blood supply was low, people from all regions of Quebec responded to Héma-Québec’s call. Thanks to this solidarity movement, the current reserve is doing well.

However, since blood is perishable, the organization relies on the generosity of thousands of people in order to keep its reserve optimal. (J.B./IJL)

translated by Alec Brideau

L’article Put Blood Donation on Your Agenda This Fall est apparu en premier sur Courrier Laval news.

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 600 people are expected to be there for this collection, which is one of the largest in Canada.

Since it started, Laval residents’ blood collection has collected more than 50,000 blood donations.

Let’s note that the booking process, introduced a few years ago, allows donors to plan their visit, and helps for a faster donation process.

Some walk-in places will also be available.

Appointments can be booked online, or by phone at 1-800-343-7264. (J.B./IJL)

translated by Alec Brideau

L’article Laval residents’ Blood Collection is Back est apparu en premier sur Courrier Laval news.

That money will allow the hospital to obtain three vital signs monitors, and a ventilation device  to safely resuscitate newborns

This sum will make it possible to obtain three vital signs monitors and a ventilation device to resuscitate newborns in complete safety.

The donation will also help the Cité-de-la-Santé to get three laryngoscopes with cameras and blades of different sizes for neonatal and pediatric patients, as those facilitate rapid intubation for small patients. Other equipment is also part of the purchases the hospital will be able to afford with the donation.

Opération Enfant Soleil has donated $825,172 to the Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé over the years.

“The equipment provided by Opération Enfant Soleil helps us a lot, and gives us a choice of material that is more sofisticated,” said pediatric nurse from the place, Pascale Simard, via press release. “It allows us to keep our babies here, in our regional centre, instead of transferring them to centres in Montreal, Quebec or other cities.”

In total, 116 donations will be made to organizations and hospitals across the province this year.

They’ll help to realize various project related to the prevention of disease in young people through physical activity and healthy lifestyles, to offer the best medical care to children, to support medical teams and to support families when they need it most. (N.P.)

translated by Alec Brideau

L’article Opération Enfant Soleil Gives $23,984 to the Cité-de-la-Santé est apparu en premier sur Courrier Laval news.