Stories from Canadian Blood Services

First-time donor Corina pointing at arm bandage
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Donating blood or plasma for the very first time? Tell us about it!

You could inspire someone else to join the 450 Challenge. Let’s work together to get Canada’s blood pumping! 

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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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Image of stem cell donor Jason Kooy and blood donor Sierra Kooy on their wedding day
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Stem cells brought them together. Now they want others to share the love

Stem cells are a big part of Jason and Sierra Kooy's love story, one they hope inspires others to donate

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Jeff Brown of Capreol, Ont. received immunoglobulin to treat Guillain-Barré syndrome (CBS)
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Medication from plasma spurs recovery from terrifying illness

Jeff Brown could have been permanently disabled by Guillain-Barré syndrome

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