Adam Schmidt has a message for those on the fence about donating blood: don’t fear the first time.

National Blood Donor Week reminds Canadians that many families need donors to help save precious lives now June 9, 2014 - Many Canadian families rely on blood donors to help loved ones recover from life-threatening conditions. National Blood Donor Week (June 8 -14) is a reminder to all Canadians that by donating blood today, you can help save the lives of countless family members—and your donation is needed now more than ever. Canadian Blood Services is experiencing a notable decrease in donations heading into the summer months. Although donations traditionally dip heading into June, the