First responders from throughout the metro region rolled up their sleeves in the annual Sirens for Life Blood Drive.
A record number of police and peace officers, paramedics and firefighters turned out for last week’s event.
(via RCMP)
First responders held a friendly competition to see how many would come out to participate with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department and fellow firefighters from across the region topping the leaderboard.
According to Canadian Blood Services, half of all Canadians will either need blood, or know someone who needs blood, in their lifetime, yet only four per cent of Canadians donate.
The first responders are hoping to lead by example by giving the gift of life, and encouraging others to do the same.
