The Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise is calling on community members to help boost local blood supplies before the summer break. Following a successful event on May 6, 2026, where six new donations were celebrated at FoodUA, the club is organizing one final blood drive for the season on June 3, 2026.
The upcoming blood drive will take place at the Canadian Blood Services clinic located at 5020 68 Street, unit 5, in Red Deer. The donation window is set for 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. As of mid-May, only two donor spots had been filled, leaving room for eight additional participants to join the effort.
Following the donation drive, the club will host a social gathering at Local Croffle House, situated at 7150 50 Avenue. This event serves as the final installment of the Rotary Clubs of Central Alberta Blood Donor Challenge until September. The challenge is part of the Partners for Life program, which coordinates blood donations and volunteer efforts across the region.
This push for participation arrives as Canadian Blood Services works to address a national need for new donors. On May 12, 2026, the organization launched a summer campaign aimed at filling every donation chair across the country to maintain stable supply levels during the warmer months, as only about two per cent of eligible Canadians currently donate blood.
The Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise, which has been serving the community since 1999, continues to support various local and international projects through its membership. Residents interested in participating in the June 3 drive or learning more about the club are encouraged to attend their meetings, which occur on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunnybrook Farm Museum.
