Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Stem cell donor from Potlotek First Nation
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How an Indigenous stem cell donor saved a life on Canada’s opposite coast

Veronica, who is Mi’kmaw from Cape Breton, was a stem cell match for Judee, a woman of Métis heritage on Vancouver Island

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Blood recipient in hospital
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To this survivor of a drive-by shooting, blood donors are heroes

Brandon Peacock was on his way for a haircut when he was hit by three bullets intended for another target

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Two children pose with their baby sister
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O-positive blood donors helped this newborn survive

Cleo Maxwell received a lifesaving blood transfusion after losing half her blood volume during pregnancy

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Travelling blood donor raises awareness across the country

Nick Evans is combining his love of discovering new places with his passion for blood donation

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Cord blood donor Dominika Randell and her family on a couch
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Cord blood donation is another way to save lives for this Ontario family

Dominika Randell and her husband Andreas have also joined the stem cell registry, and they donate blood regularly

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Blood donor stands next to a sign that says Thank you, donors
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Saving lives while inspiring the next generation of blood donors

A half century ago, a committed blood donor motivated Henry Proske to start giving. Now it’s his turn to inspire.

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A therapy dog with his male handler
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Furry special guests bring joy and comfort to blood donors

Nervous about donating blood? Andrew Moss has helped bring puppy love to mobile donor events in Nova Scotia

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