Congratulations for everyone doing so well with this years donations. SPA understand that this time of year is particularly stressful with end of semester exams, assignments and placements all happening at once. It is fantastic achievement that the number of donations keep rising every month. Well Done!
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*Figures accurate as of 30th of May 2011
CSUSPA (Charles Sturt University) continues to lead the way with 89 donations. In second place, SPU (Queensland University of Technology) with a respectable 30 donations. VUSPA (Victorian University) is now in the top three with 17 donations, for the first time. Well done CSUSPA, SPU and VUSPA. Just, a little reminder, that you can donate blood every 3 months. So you can always donate again, and your societies tally can continue to grow. There are numerous blood donations campaigns out now promoting us to continue to donation. Although it takes only a small amount of time and effort, the effects are felt far and wide.
This year, with the help of the Red Cross, SPA is able to facilitate group donations and provide endless information on static sites (set donation centers) around Australia. So if you would like more information on where or how to donate, please visit the SPA’s website, or contact EJ Flavell via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Want to help – Donate now:
To help show your support of a most worthy cause, and help your student society show they are the best life savers in the nation, contact the blood bank and donate now. There are blood bank donation sites based throughout Australia, so there’s bound to be close to you.
To make the most of this opportunity, and start saving lives even before you’re qualified, follow these three simple and easy steps:
1. Call 13 14 95 to make an appointment at your nearest donor centre.
2. Upon donation attain your donor number.
3. Get online at http://www.donateblood.com.au/register-employee.aspx?IDDataTreeMenu=300 and enter your details.
For those of you who haven’t joined just yet, but are willing and able, it is not too late to start saving lives. Simply follow the steps above to help show that your society are the best life savers.
For more information on SPA’s Club Red Blood Challenge visit our page on the SPA website.

