Stories: Canadian Blood Services
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Five inspiring stories about the impact of cord blood donors
June 30, 2023
Join our celebration of Cord Blood Awareness Month this July by reading and sharing these five stories
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A couple works together to make a very special blood donation
June 15, 2023
When Jake Chevrier became eligible to resume donating blood, he celebrated with an appointment where his partner did the blood draw.
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Don Shaw’s 900+ blood and plasma donations were just the beginning
June 9, 2023
His family now donates in his memory, and invites others to help boost his legacy to 1,000 donations
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10 common barriers to donating blood and plasma, and how to get past them
June 9, 2023
Afraid of fainting? Think there are enough donors already? Donating blood and plasma may be easier, and more important, than you think.
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This is why we need a diverse donor base
June 2, 2023
A patient’s life or health may depend on blood components, stem cells or even an organ from a donor of similar ethnic background
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To survive a rare illness, this teen relies on blood and plasma
May 26, 2023
Kade Blakely, who has 22q, works to raise awareness of both his condition and the need for blood and plasma
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Five ways your plasma helps patients
May 19, 2023
For many, medications made from this blood component are lifesaving
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‘It’s like everything went from black and white to colour again’
April 20, 2023
A kidney donor made all the difference for Shariq Khan, a college professor and spiritual leader in Barrie, Ont.
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How volunteers make all the difference with Canada’s Lifeline
April 13, 2023
We’re so grateful for the many ways that gifts of time help us serve patients
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Behind the scenes with our ‘CEO for a day’
April 6, 2023
Angelique Jeanty had the opportunity to learn about leadership with Dr. Graham Sher as her CEO mentor