The ninth annual Hero in You campaign is officially underway. Manitobans are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help those that need it most. Canadian Blood Services is looking to fill 1,449 appointment slots throughout the province this November. “It only takes an hour of your time and that need is only in your arm for about 10 to 15 minutes,” said Brett Lawrence with Canadian Blood Services. “So it’s an hour of your time, slight discomfort and you get to save up to three lives.” If people are wanting to book an appointment, they can do so by visiting blood.ca, calling 1-888-2-DONATE, or by using the Give Blood app. Lawrence said about half of all Canadians are actually able to donate blood, but only roughly two per cent actually will do so. It will be easier than ever for Manitobans to donate, as Canadian Blood Services will also be setting up mobile donation events across the province throughout November. The entire list of where the mobile event will be is below. Nov. 5 and 19 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Victoria Inn Imperial Ballroom at 1175 18th St., Unit 1 in Brandon. Nov. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Niverville Community Centre at 501 Centre St. Nov. 10 and 24 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Selkirk Recreation Complex at 180 Easton Dr. Nov. 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Carman Community Centre at 2nd St. NW. Nov. 16 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church at 422 Main St. Nov. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—Ile des Chenes TC Energy Centre at 1 Rivard St., Suite 204D. Nov. 23 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Stride Place at 245 Royal Rd. S in Portage la Prairie. Nov. 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Rhineland Pioneer Centre at 227 10th Ave. NW in Altona. Nov. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church at 1771 Pembina Hwy. in Winnipeg. - With files from CTV News’ Maralee Caruso
