Town of Penhold

2024 Penhold Cares Campaign photo (l-r) Shamus Neeson, Mayor Mike Yargeau, Josephine Michaluk, Penhold Councillor Teresa Cunningham.You’re Somebody’s Type! Penhold kicks off another exciting regional blood drive challenge

Penhold Cares Blood Drive is back — and we need you.

After 61 years, and an incredible 216 blood donations, Penhold’s own world record holder, Josephine Michaluk, has made her final donation. Her doctor says she needs to keep the blood she has for herself but Josephine is hopeful Penhold residents will step up and carry on her life-saving legacy.

Josephine started donating at just 22 years old — and look at the impact she made. Imagine what we can do together. Throughout February, Penhold residents are encouraged to roll up a sleeve, give a pint, and help continue Josephine’s incredible legacy — because every donation makes a difference.

From February 1–28, join the Penhold Cares Blood Drive by donating blood and signing up for the Town of Penhold Partners for Life team.

🩸 New donors especially encouraged
🩸 Book at blood.ca
🩸 Donate at the Red Deer Donor Centre

This year’s campaign introduces a refreshed approach, encouraging residents, businesses, service groups, and neighbouring municipalities to participate through Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life (PFL) program.  Donations are tracked through the Partners for Life (PFL) program, allowing municipalities to compete as teams for the Penhold Cares Campaign Trophy.

All donations made at the Red Deer Donor Centre (located at #5, 5020 68 Street) during the campaign period will count toward the Penhold Cares Campaign Trophy, awarded to the municipality that brings in the most donation points—and, of course, the bragging rights that come with saving the most lives.  

How scoring works:

• Each blood donation = 1 point
• Each donation from a new donor = 2 points

Two-time champions, The Village of Clive, will be returning this year to defend their title.

Donations are tracked through the Partners for Life program, with the final results determined by the official PFL report. Recruiting new donors is the fastest way to boost a community’s score.

Group appointments and free round-trip transportation to the Red Deer Donor Centre can be arranged through Canadian Blood Services.

How to Book Your Appointment:
Visit blood.ca or download the GiveBlood app to secure your spot today!

This February, let’s show the power of community and compassion. Together, we can save lives and make Central Alberta proud!