Philanthropy

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Her most cherished gift was more time

December 8, 2021
Donors of all kinds gave Julia Moore one more precious holiday season with a loved one
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Donation left in will continues a career legacy

October 20, 2021
The late Janet LaForest’s commitment to Canada’s blood system will live on, thanks to a legacy gift
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Her birthday wish was to help others who needed blood

September 29, 2021
Abigale Latoszek, who has leukemia, is inspiring blood donations and financial gifts to Canada’s Lifeline
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Art auction supports patients and honours remarkable creative spirit

July 30, 2021
Ayako Ellen Anderson’s family organized an art auction to support Canadian Blood Services.
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New mother brings hope to patients after her own health emergency

June 19, 2021
Shami Rispoli honours the blood donors who helped her, by fundraising for Canada’s Lifeline
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How financial donors can make a difference for patients

April 13, 2021
Margaret Miedema, director of philanthropy at Canadian Blood Services, answers some frequently asked questions about financial donations
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Very public cancer journey inspires thousands to donate

February 23, 2021
Brian Fraser has continued to advocate even after learning his own illness is terminal
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Fundraiser and cancer survivor turns his passion for cycling into a lifeline for patients

August 11, 2020
While many people’s most vivid childhood memories often involve birthday parties or the first day of school, Neill Spencer’s clearest flashbacks are of blood donation clinics and sugary snacks. 
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New ‘do it yourself’ webpage makes fundraising easier than ever

February 25, 2020
You can honour someone’s life, celebrate a milestone or rally the support of your community by kickstarting your own fundraising campaign in support of Canada’s Lifeline
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Making more matches, faster: How financial gifts give hope to patients waiting for stem cell transplants

February 21, 2020
Imagine your sibling, parent, or child was sick with a life-threatening illness and there was nothing you could do to save them.