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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O-negative blood donor Julia Moore sits by a Christmas tree
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Her most cherished gift was more time

Donors of all kinds gave Julia Moore one more precious holiday season with a loved one

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Stem cell recipient Greg Duerksen and his family give each other a side hug in front of his hospital.
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This B.C. dad is ‘forever grateful’ for gifts of blood and stem cells

Greg Duerksen had often worried he would die young. Now, thanks to donors, he’s survived leukemia.

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My Transplant Coach screen the images of a doctor and potential organ donors and recipients.
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Three ways to learn more about the power of living organ donation

These online resources are for potential donors, transplant candidates and more

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A student donating plasma at the Lethbridge plasma donor centre
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Plasma donation empowers students to serve patients

By finding just a little time in their busy schedules, these young donors are helping to save lives

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A young cancer patient with his mother
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Blood donors mean the world to this young cancer patient and his family

In this season of giving, Hunter Marsden and his family are expressing thanks

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Isra Levy, Order of Ottawa recipient, smiling
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Dr. Isra Levy appointed to Order of Ottawa

Ottawa’s former chief medical officer now drives innovation at Canada’s Lifeline and guides our pandemic response

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