Stories from Canadian Blood Services

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The largest-ever blood drive resulted in 37,000 blood donations worldwide on a single day

Melissa Nazareth has been searching for a stem cell donor match since she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021. She’s counting on potential stem cell donors in Canada and globally to help her beat cancer.

Twin toddlers Zoey and Misha Prajapati need a stem cell donor to help them recover from a rare genetic condition which puts them at risk of severe infections from common bacteria and fungi. Their parents hope their family's story encourages more people from their South Asian community to join the stem cell registry.

Jayden Liuzza fully recovered from a rare disease, thanks to a medication made from the blood component plasma

This valued partner is inspiring the next generation of advocates, volunteers, and donors for Canada’s Lifeline