Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Blood recipient Shae-Lynn smiling while holding pole with blood bag during blood transfusion
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10 amazing ways donated blood and plasma help save lives

From blood transfusions for babies in the womb, to the manufacture of lifesaving medications, blood and plasma help far beyond trauma

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Three blood and stem cell advocates smile together after donating blood
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How a Black fraternity and sorority rally support for Canada’s Lifeline

They’re recruiting blood donors from diverse Black communities and helping to grow the stem cell registry

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Boy smiling with outstretched arms on playground slide.
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Blood donors helped save his life as a newborn. His parents won’t forget.

Arms and Kerri Bumanlag have organized blood donation events in honour of their son Liam

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A mother gives her young daughter a kiss on the cheek, sitting on a bed in front of a brick wall.
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‘It’s a privilege to wear the skin that we wear’

This Black History Month, Canadian Blood Services trainer Rhea Young reflects on representation

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Stem cell recipient and advocate Mai Duong smiles with her daughter
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Her fight with cancer turned her into an advocate for stem cell donation

Mai Duong was stunned to learn that for many non-Caucasian patients, the odds of finding a donor are slim.

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Celebrating Black excellence and contributions to Canada’s Lifeline
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Celebrating Black excellence and contributions to Canada’s Lifeline

Start your February with these stories, and watch this space throughout Black History Month for more

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Partners for Life program connects RBC employees across Canada

Together, RBC teams made over 1000 donations last year, and they’re recruiting new donors all the time

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