Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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Inspiration

Donating stem cells changed this student’s life

March 15, 2023
‘Making a difference is something that a lot of people talk about wanting to do, but that was the first time I felt like I really did’
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Nova Scotia donor makes all the difference in many ways

March 2, 2023
Richard Landry, a longtime blood donor, has also donated stem cells twice
Inspiration

‘We could all help save someone’s life’

February 28, 2023
Donovan McCoy rallied his hockey teammates to #BeAHero and join the stem cell registry
Innovation

‘Cord blood cells are priceless for us’

February 21, 2023
Cord blood donors help fuel Dr. William Stanford’s research and bring hope to leukemia patients
Inspiration

From blood donor, to recipient, to team Canada

February 1, 2023
Alicia Souveny found her way to the national women’s para-hockey team after losing her leg in a freeway crash
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Blood types in Canada: how common or rare are they?

January 10, 2023
Did you know that blood types are classified into different groups? And within each group, blood types can be further classified as rare or common. In this blog post, we will look at different blood types and see how common or rare they are in Canada.
Inspiration

Give 3 in 2023: Christopher and fraternity, stem cell registry advocates

January 5, 2023
They’re helping us build a more diverse stem cell registry for patients
Inspiration

Give 3 in 2023: Janelle and sorority, blood donation advocates

January 3, 2023
Their efforts can make all the difference for those with sickle cell disease
Inspiration

Give 3 in 2023: Julia, financial donor and blood donor

December 29, 2022
Julia has seen blood save and improve lives, both at home and at work
Inspiration

Give 3 in 2023: Darcy, blood and plasma recipient, with his family

December 21, 2022
Donors have supported Darcy through both chronic illness and traumatic injury