Senators and Canadian Blood Services renew First Blood program for a second season

The Andlauer Healthcare Group has made their fifth $1,000 donation to Canadian Blood Services of the season after Ridly Greig opened the scoring with just over seven minutes left in the first period in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Utah.

Through the First Blood program, Andlauer Healthcare Group will donate $1,000 to Canadian Blood Services whenever the Senators score first this season.

The first donation was made after David Perron opened the scoring for the Ottawa Senators against the New York Islanders on Oct. 18.

The program is aimed at creating awareness of the need for blood donors. The financial contribution will help support Canadian Blood Services’ efforts to fuel recruitment activities that will help grow Canada’s donor base.

“Donating blood is one of the most selfless things we can do because it can truly mean saving a life,” explained Senators owner Michael Andlauer when the program launched last season. “The Ottawa Senators involvement in this awareness program will inspire others to donate and be part of this exceptional cause.”

Last season, the Senators scored first in 41 games (and ended up winning 35 of those games), meaning that $41,000 was donated to Canadian Blood Services.

This fall Canadian Blood Services has launched their Fall Get Together campaigne, a national donor challenge that celebrates the act of giving together.

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