Stories from Canadian Blood Services

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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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Thumbnail headshot image of Helen Raymond at her blood donor event smiling wearing birthday hat in front of a window
Inspiration

Birthday celebration attracts six first-time blood donors

Helen Raymond organized a blood donor event to celebrate her 65th birthday

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Working together to educate children about organ donation

Teacher, mother of organ donor teams up with doctors to change the way kids see organ donation

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Innovation

Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada

Idea born over beers became the UBC Centre for Blood Research

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Inspiration

Stem cell recipient and the donor she inspired share their story

Hear Mackenzie and Robbie’s interview on CBC Radio with Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services

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Image of Ian Harrop holding up a sign of Canadian Blood Services of his 600th blood donation while skydiving
Inspiration

Inspiring plasma donors from 3,000 metres up

Ian Harrop skydived to celebrate his 600th donation

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Inspiration Plasma

Donated plasma saves Ottawa man’s life

Mike Jones recovered from a rare immune disorder

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