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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Image of blood donor Corporal Laura Matern sitting on a rock wearing full military uniform
Inspiration

Distance doesn’t stop dedicated military donor from saving lives

Part of our “Heroes of financial giving” series

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A bag of O-negative blood at Canadian Blood Services' production site in Brampton, Ontario
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The link between blood type and COVID severity

Those with blood types A or AB may be more susceptible to COVID

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Image of director of testing Nancy Angus and director of supply chain operations Andrea Moore holding the award for best organization in Brampton’s life sciences sector standing in front of the Canadian Blood Services pull up stand.
Inspiration

Canadian Blood Services wins big at Brampton Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards

Trade board honours Brampton facility for contributions to community

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Featured image of Cord Blood Collections Specialist Janrene
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“Adaptability is the key to resilience.”

Our latest annual report, Adaptability, is now online

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Image of Volunteer Life Bus driver David Neu standing outside of a Canadian Blood Services branded bus
Inspiration

Life Bus driver marks 350 blood donations

David Neu remembers feeling apprehensive before his first donation and now he helps other first-timers feel at ease

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Thumbnail image of blood donor and a registered organ donor Greg Kitchen along with wife Deanna Kitchen and son Cole Kitchen sitting on the sofa in front of a painting in their house.
Inspiration

To honour Remembrance Day, this master corporal suggests donating blood

Greg Kitchen was inspired by his son to donate blood and register as an organ donor

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