Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

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Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

The family of a young Brampton murder victim Paviter Singh Bassi, 21 opened up another blood donor clinic in his honor on Saturday to wrap-up a month-long campaign to encourage blood donation.

Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

The clinic was opened in his memory at Shoppers World from noon to 2 p.m.

Prominent Bramptonians including Rupi Kaur and basketball player Dylan Ennis made special appearances.

Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

On March 19, Bassi was attacked and beaten to death by a mob with sticks on the grounds of Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, between 5 and 6 p.m. He was rushed to hospital, critically injured and losing blood. He survived for another six hours thanks to blood donations, but surgery couldn’t save him and he died with his family by his side.

Blood donor clinic in memory of young murder victim

His family is working to organize events in his memory to create a sense of community in Brampton and try to address violence in the city. They are hoping to encourage a diverse group of donors.

Canadian Blood Services reports that 20 per cent of Canadians identify as being a member of an ethnic minority group, but they represent only about 4 per cent of blood donors.

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