Au Revoir Montreal!
Posted: July 21st, 2010 | Author: Ambassador | Filed under: Uncategorized |
Straight From the Heart!
So today was the second half of our two day stint in Montreal. We began the day with another hearty breakfast with the Delta Montreal’s hotel staff and then visited the Hema Quebec blood donation room in the upper lobby of the hotel. The upper lobby and main entrance ways were transformed into a welcoming clinic, with no sight of the scary needles for those passing through. We were happy to see many of the same folks with Hema Quebec from yesterdays donation clinic as well.
Happy Hema Quebec Ladies!
Todays goal was another lofty 50 people. While the Delta Montreal staff felt that this was an achievable goal, we mentioned how difficult it seems to be to get people to donate blood these days. The Hema Quebec staff agreed with me and expressed their gratitude to the Delta Hotels in Quebec for bringing awareness to such a worthy cause, at a time when blood is greatly in need.
While Jean and I were both unable to donate, we held hands and chatted with those who were, many of them once again being hotel staff. We had some tentative “Nouveau Donneurs” who took it very well and were entertained by my mediocre French. In the end we had a total of 22 donours at the Delta Montreal. Which makes a total of 52 donours over the past two days. Combined the hotels achieved their goal and gave back an extremely vital necessity to their community.
Not so scary!
Before we were to take to the road once again, Jean and I were honoured to be the special guests at yet another fantastic reception. After more pictures, more eating and some quick speeches, we were off, heading towards the Delta Sherbrooke. Au Revoir Montreal! We had an absolutely wonderful visit!
A Cruiser Cake!
Suzanne