Stories: Canadian Blood Services
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This childhood blood cancer survivor inspired his mother to become a donor
September 20, 2021
Blood donations were essential to 15-year-old Sean Jollymore’s fight against leukemia six years ago
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Stem cells without borders
September 16, 2021
During the pandemic, connecting stem cell donors to recipients required extra-heroic feats of logistics
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‘It’s an incredible privilege to help save a life’
September 16, 2021
For Joel Menard, the chance to donate stem cells ‘felt like winning an unexpected award’
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Umbilical cord blood donor celebrates the chance to save a life
September 9, 2021
After Kelsey Koch donated her son’s cord blood, it was matched to a patient for a stem cell transplant
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Why O-negative blood is liquid gold in life-or-death situations
August 27, 2021
Dr. Jeannie Callum describes what O-negative blood is, and why many patients would die without it
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How donated umbilical cord blood saved the life of another newborn
July 21, 2021
Justin Lau had a stem cell transplant with cord blood stem cells when he was just a few weeks old
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Delivering hope, one cord blood donation at a time
July 16, 2021
Umbilical cord blood is rich in lifesaving stem cells. Our teams help get it from parents to patients.
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Fostering an atmosphere of acceptance
June 28, 2021
This Pride Month, analyst Aiden Beattie reflects on a decade of changes at Canadian Blood Services
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Laying the groundwork for a more inclusive blood system
June 21, 2021
Dr. Catherine Jenkins, scientist and LGBTQ+ advocate, is part of our effort to evolve donor screening
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National Blood Donor Week begins with thanks from patients
June 13, 2021
Enjoy stories this week that recognize and celebrate donors for strengthening Canada’s Lifeline