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Runner and active mom from Surrey, BC, celebrates the blood donors who saved her life


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

… plasma to survive the delivery of her fourth child. Pavan S. Bhurji’s arrival on September 5, 2000, came with a rare and severe obstetric complication called placenta … Gurjinder was in surgery for nine hours. She required a full hysterectomy and the removal of her ovaries. She …

Fiesta Filipino in Calgary shows that generosity is part of the Filipino heritage


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

… up their sleeves and support the ”Dugong Bayani” (Blood of a Hero) Blood Drive. A group of 20 donors came to the blood donor center at Eau Claire in Calgary on June 27 to contribute to Canada’s Lifeline. Thank you Fiesta Filipino YYC! … …

Beeton, Ontario school keeps up four-year streak of committed blood donation, despite COVID-19


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

… Beeton Elementary staff coming together to support Canada’s Lifeline Since 2016, staff from both elementary and … school committed to continue donating blood, and for a very good cause.   They donate to honour students at their … School in Beeton, Ontario still managed to rally a group of staff to meet after school at a mobile donation …

Staff at RBC Moncton are still finding reasons to give


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

… August 17, 2020 Terri-Ann Ayles and her team at Moncton’s donor centre (500 Mapleton Road) Canadian Blood Services’ donor centre in Moncton, New Brunswick welcomed a group from RBC this summer. Their champion leader, … What made the RBC team want to come out and donate for a second time, this time during a pandemic? They had a few …

Stem cells save lives, but finding a match can take a community — sometimes a global one


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

… Stem cells save lives, but finding a match can take a community — sometimes a global one Monday, August 17, 2020 … specific donor whose platelets were compatible with Tania’s, and this donor would be called to donate when Tania’s …

Preparations underway to boost plasma collections to meet patient needs


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

… volunteer donors. This is an important step in supporting a growing need for plasma for patient care. Plasma collection … would improve her condition. Immunoglobulin is a medicine made from the proteins found in plasma. “I’ve kind … was plasma. When I needed it, it was there, and that’s because somebody donated.” Read more about Terry’s journey …

Gifts of advertising space help boost local recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

… this time, Canadian Blood Services was also experiencing a significant spike in appointment cancellations, due to … Knowing that the need for blood products was critical at a time when people were at home practicing physical … that help give blood donor events a boost when it’s needed most – and that boost was certainly much needed …

Cord blood collection resumes in Vancouver


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

… to donate their babies’ cord blood at The BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre in Vancouver will be able to do … equipment. We are committed to ensuring mothers have a safe and rewarding donor experience. For more information, …

Honest and compassionate leadership in a crisis: An interview with Dr. Isra Levy


Thursday, August 20, 2020

… Honest and compassionate leadership in a crisis: An interview with Dr. Isra Levy Transplantation … Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Dr. Aditi Khandelwal There is a comical clock in the office of Dr. Isra Levy, … for Canadian Blood Services’ staff about the organization’s initial plans for dealing with the impending COVID-19 …

Flexible and Virtual Work


Tuesday, August 25, 2020

… frequently asked questions Office set-up and equipment Q&A Equipment and expenses frequently asked questions General FAQ What is a flexible work arrangement? A flexible work arrangement is … operational requirements, the location of an employee’s residence or space restrictions may cause it to be mandated …