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Meet the people that make up the Rotaract Club of Ottawa + see how we are involved in our community and international causes.
Staying healthy during COVID: Exercising
I’m going to let you in on a secret: for the past few months, my only form of exercise has been shoveling the snow in the driveway to move the car into the parking lot, or taking out the garbage, which doesn’t really count. So yes, I’m guilty of inhabiting this extremely sedentary lifestyle during lockdown and neither my body nor my mind took it very well.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Blood Donation
If you’ve never considered donating blood before now is the perfect time to start! While not everyone is eligible, those who are can change lives by donating. This post will walk you through how to find out if you’re eligible, how to book an appointment, and what to expect on the day.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Tissue Donation
In Ontario, the registration form used for Organ & Tissue donation is one and the same. The registration provides the option to opt out of either form of donation. We explained the registration process in-depth in last week’s blog post.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Organ Donation
A new week means a new #RCOServiceChallenge! This week’s challenge is organ donation registration!
Why is it important to register as an organ donor?
Though most people believe organ donation is important, just over a quarter of Ontarian's are registered as donors. Currently, around 1,600 Ontarian's are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Flu Shots
This week’s service challenge theme is flu shots, which have recently been made available for the public in Ontario. Flu shots are especially important in preventing a “twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19.