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Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Image of Mackenzie Curran sitting on her bed in her bedroom
Inspiration

After stem cells saved her life, her story is helping to save others

Mackenzie Curran’s support of Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry directly helped a patient in need

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Thumbnail headshot image of Helen Raymond at her blood donor event smiling wearing birthday hat in front of a window
Inspiration

Birthday celebration attracts six first-time blood donors

September 28, 2020

Helen Raymond organized a blood donor event to celebrate her 65th birthday

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Information

Working together to educate children about organ donation

September 24, 2020

Teacher, mother of organ donor teams up with doctors to change the way kids see organ donation

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Innovation

Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada

September 24, 2020

Idea born over beers became the UBC Centre for Blood Research

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Thumbnail Image of Mackenzie Curran and Robbie Faraday Collage
Inspiration

Stem cell recipient and the donor she inspired share their story

September 23, 2020

Hear Mackenzie and Robbie’s interview on CBC Radio with Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services

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Image of Ian Harrop holding up a sign of Canadian Blood Services of his 600th blood donation while skydiving
Inspiration

Inspiring plasma donors from 3,000 metres up

September 22, 2020

Ian Harrop skydived to celebrate his 600th donation

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Inspiration Plasma

Donated plasma saves Ottawa man’s life

September 22, 2020

Mike Jones recovered from a rare immune disorder

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