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Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t stop you from donating blood


Monday, March 8, 2021

… Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t stop you from donating blood … Blood Dr. Geraldine Walsh You may be aware that there’s no deferral for blood donors after they receive a vaccine against COVID-19. But you might be wondering how …

On this National Day of Observance, thank you for your unwavering dedication


Thursday, March 11, 2021

… to half-mast. Canadian Blood Services is taking part in a  National Day of Observance  to commemorate those who lost … World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a world-wide pandemic. In an instant, we along with the global community had to respond to a rapidly changing environment with significant impacts on …

Challenges 2020: Lay science writing winners announced


Thursday, March 11, 2021

… annual Lay Science Writing Competition. And with this year’s theme of “ Challenges 2020” , it’s no surprise that the … many interesting, heartfelt and inspiring entries. A huge thank you to everyone who entered. Our panel of … Year No One Expected - Challenges Researchers Face during a Global Pandemic” Congratulations to our 2020-2021 winners! …

Reflecting on Black History Month and Canadian Blood Services’ focus on diversity, equity and inclusion


Friday, March 12, 2021

… to acknowledge the privilege from which I write it. I am a white man. I have a leadership position in a large organization and I have the … work must continue beyond February and our organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains …

Nepalese Blood Donors Association Canada


Monday, March 22, 2021

… Nepalese Blood Donors’ Association Canada is a non-religious, non-political and non-profit organization … in Canada. Nepalese Blood Donors’ Association Canada is a sister organization of International Nepalese Blood Donors’ … the Nepalese in Canada to regularly donate blood on a regular basis; to create awareness on importance of blood …

Partner eNews March 2021


Monday, March 22, 2021

Dedicated donor and champion honours his wife’s memory with 100 donations


Monday, March 22, 2021

… Dedicated donor and champion honours his wife’s memory with 100 donations Edmond Chan and his late wife, … with acute myeloid leukemia. Christina embarked on a 17-year journey of treatments for the disease. She received … procedures and surgeries.   A devoted partner, Edmond remained by Christina’s side, took …

Small company found way to make big impact during pandemic


Monday, March 22, 2021

… members have shown that you don’t have to be big to make a big impact. When the pandemic struck, the team at Barrie … local organization to jump in on the Barrie donor centre’s Days of Giving campaign, encouraging their followers to … this small gesture really is. Turns out, it’s not a small gesture at all. Learning just how much blood it takes …

Canadian Blood Services proudly celebrates more than a decade of partnership with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community


Monday, March 22, 2021

… Canadian Blood Services proudly celebrates more than a decade of partnership with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community … ongoing partnership, which has been in place for more than a decade. “One of the key pillars of the Ahmadiyya Muslim … in the community. Blood donation highlights the community's motto of ‘Love for All and Hatred for None,’ as it is an …