Blood donors have given an Okotoks girl the chance to have a normal life, and now she and her family are looking to helping others who need to receive blood to live.

A blood donor clinic will be held at Holy Trinity Academy on Oct. 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event was organized by the family of Okotoks youth Brienna Ball, along with Canadian Blood Services.

In 2013, Brienna received a rare diagnosis of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). For people with the condition, their bodies are not able to create enough antibodies to fight off infections, meaning even a common cold can be a life threatening situation.