Stories: Canadian Blood Services

A lucky encounter on social media led a patient in need to the living organ donor who saved her life

They’re welcoming donors to our sites, recruiting for the stem cell registry, organizing concerts and more. And we’re so grateful.

For Emily Ois, ‘antibuddies’ from donated plasma put an end to constant trips to the emergency room

“We just want to save lives.” Students across Canada join the stem cell registry

Restrictions related to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), the human variant of ‘mad cow,’ were lifted in December 2023

Andy Anyaele is so grateful for the blood transfusions he receives every five to six weeks

Dr. William Wall wrote a storybook that may also help children develop empathy and kindness

Shia Muslims in Ontario continue to come together by the hundreds to support patients

The fine details and latest updates about blood and plasma donor eligibility may surprise you

The change affects people who have spent time in areas where the human variant of ‘mad cow’ disease was deemed a risk