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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Scott Monds puts an arm around his stem cell donor Danielle Bean during a visit that followed the first of his two stem cell transplants.
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Two stem cell transplants from one donor saved his life twice

Scott Monds is so thankful for Danielle Bean's gifts before and during COVID-19

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Thumbnail Image of Scott Norton and Nadine Norton with their children and Elsa Norton standing in front of garden of flowers at the amusement park
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Family marks stem cell transplant anniversary with appeal to donors

Youngest child Elsa Norton received stem cells and many blood transfusions

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Thumbnail image of Jenn and Tony outside on the lawn looking at each other while holding numbered balloons
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Liver donor, recipient mark fifth anniversary of lifesaving transplant

Jenn Bruno pursued liver donation to help Tony Pasqua, father of a lifelong friend.

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Thumbnail image of Denice Klavano outside in her backyard with the sun
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A grieving mother’s journey to help others

Denice Klavano contributed to new plan to improve cornea donation in Canada

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Tracking the prevalence of COVID-19 at top speed

Lab is testing thousands of blood samples per day for COVID-19 antibodies

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Jett Woo brings team spirit to Hockey Gives Blood

Jett Woo, an NHL draft pick and star defenceman with the Calgary Hitmen, inspires others to donate as part of the Hockey Gives Blood campaign.

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