UVic Vikes Men’s Rugby Hosts “Vikes Giving Day” Blood Drive on February 5th 2025
I received a nice note from Ian Smith, one of the UVic Vikes rugby players who is also their fundraising lead. It’s about their Blood Drive initiative to support Canadian Blood Services while also supporting UVic sports through pledges. You can read the note below which has links to their pledge form and the Canadian Blood Services donor form. Last year over 60 student-athletes and friends donated blood and they reached 127 pledges, a number they hope to exceed this year.
On February 5, 2025, our team will host the Vikes Giving Day Blood Drive, a unique event where we combine our passion for rugby with a commitment to giving back to our community. This year, we aim to surpass last year’s incredible milestone of 127 pledges and achieve nearly 200 pledges, potentially saving hundreds of lives through blood donations.
This initiative not only supports Canadian Blood Services but also fuels our team’s journey to grow as athletes and individuals by fostering meaningful connections within our community. We’d love for BC Rugby News to help amplify this cause by publishing an article about the blood drive, encouraging rugby fans and supporters across Canada to get involved.
Here’s how readers can support us:
- Pledge to Support: Donate per pint of blood our team collects.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d9NhnJSYfEKxOx1qUWYrTkNEkh8ECYtBnGbxCBinVvBUNVlZOEtTOTUzTFZHSE5MUTcxNkQ1SjMyNy4u - Join Us in Donating: Become a donor and save lives alongside us. https://bit.ly/3OocwbJ
We believe your platform can help us reach rugby enthusiasts who share our values of teamwork, determination, and community impact. Together, we can make this year’s blood drive a record-breaking success.