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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A young cancer patient with his mother
Information

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
Information Inspiration

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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Cord blood donor Lena Mallary and her partner Cory Greenhalgh sit on a fallen tree in a tree park.
Information Inspiration

How an Indigenous cord blood donor was inspired by a patient

Lena Mallary saw cord blood save a life shortly before welcoming a ‘miracle baby’ with Cory Greenhalgh

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Lucie Dumont stands on top of Mount Kilimanjaro holding the Chain of Life flag.
Information Inspiration

Taking education about organ and tissue donation to new heights

Lucie Dumont and her team created the Chain of Life (Chaîne de vie) organ donation curriculum for teens

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Jastej Sidhu, an Adult woman stands outside in front of a storefront
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Celebrating the annual Sikh Nation blood donation campaign

This longtime partner is both saving lives and helping us build a more inclusive blood system

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Canadian Blood Services’ chief scientist Dana Devine in office
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Dr. Dana Devine assumes presidency of Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies

Our chief scientist is the second Canadian to lead this important international body

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