Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Child blood recipient holding ice cream, smiling and pointing at photographer
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Precious time for dreams big and small, thanks to blood donors

Blood donations gave Penn time for everything on her bucket list, from ‘eat ice cream’ to ‘visit Disneyland’

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Shannon Morrison donates plasma while her son Heydan looks at her. Heydan receives medication made from plasma.
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Honouring Canada's Lifeline, in 2020 and beyond

These acts of kindness moved us deeply. Let them move you this holiday season

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Close up image of Nurse practitioner Carolyn Kelly, Anna Patten and her infant son John-Derrick who required a blood transfusion. Both Carolyn and Anna are wearing masks and shields.
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Infinite connections: A baby's need for blood inspires a long-distance friendship

Parents bond with nurse who helped their newborn survive, with help from blood donors

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Committed donor Gregory Byron
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Committed donor inspired to help others for over 50 years

Gregory Byron has been a committed blood donor for over 50 years

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A young boy plays in a field. Jakob Guziak was diagnosed with SCID (adenosine deaminase severe combined immunodeficiency), days after his birth. He urgently needs a stem cell transplant.
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Edmonton toddler with immune disorder urgently seeks stem cell transplant

Jakob Guziak was diagnosed with SCID, a rare condition that threatens his life

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Ramblers Blood donors group shot at Canadian Blood Services, everyone is wearing masks
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Halifax cyclists inspire each other to donate blood

Cycling club honours one member’s donation milestone and helps meet another member’s ongoing need for donated blood

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Sikh Nation volunteers B.C. and Yukon region, one of the organization’s largest donor groups in the country
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Sikh Nation recognized for contributions to Canada's Lifeline

Sikh Nation recognized for contributions to Canada's Lifeline

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