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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Introducing pathogen-reduced platelets to Canada

Providing a new layer of safety through pathogen inactivation

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Man with shirt and jacket with hands in pockets in a long hallway with windows.
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Dr. Graham Sher, CEO of Canadian Blood Services, named to Order of Canada

Prestigious honour conferred by the Governor General recognizes extraordinary contributions to the nation

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Boy in yellow shirt on hospital bed being checked with a stethoscope
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Alberta boy inspires Wolfe Pack Warriors to donate blood

Kane Wolfe received blood during heart surgeries. Now his family rallies blood donors to help others

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A woman in winter coat and hat standing in a snowy wooded area
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Blood donations are essential in her fight against a mystery illness

Wai Yin Mok has had more than 150 blood transfusions as doctors try to find the cause of her severe anemia

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Staff in a gym converted to a blood collection centre with donors in the background
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Meet a national Partner for Life group guided by faith and helping Canada’s Lifeline

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is dedicated to helping others

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Family members donate blood
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First-time blood donor gives the same lifesaving gift she once received

Emily Hales, 17, recovered from an immune condition thanks to the generosity of donors

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