Hutterites Make Time To Donate Blood

August 15, 2008 · Filed Under Hutterites & Health 

By Elizabeth Huber of The Prairie Post

They came by the van loads.

Young and old, male and female the Hutterites from surrounding colonies were the most notable presence at the Swift Current Blood Donor Clinic.

Apparently, the community’s turnout at the most recent donor clinic is nothing new. As I sat, nervously waiting for my finger to be pricked to test my iron — that is the part I hate the most — I commented to a lady sitting near me that I was surprised by the number of Hutterites within the room. “They come by the van loads,” she said. Without them the donor clinic wouldn’t be nearly as busy.

I believe we should applaud our Hutterite neighbours for so readily supporting the life-saving cause. There was a sign on the wall that had me thinking about life and the busy schedules that have so many of us in a hurry to get nowhere.

I don’t recall it verbatim, but it was something along the line of, while you are sitting her waiting to donate somebody else is waiting for his or her life to be saved.

Approximately every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. In fact, 52 per cent of Canadians say they, or a family member, have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment, according to Canadian Blood Services.

A thumbs up, to everyone who takes the time to Donate and the many Hutterites who support this worthy cause.

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