Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Discovery likely to improve patient diagnosis and quality testing of stored red cells

There’s more to blood type than A, B, AB and O

New donor centres will help meet rising need for medications made from this blood component 

Analysis reveals regional differences, importance of ongoing testing

Nathan Olson was a regular blood donor himself, before he lost his leg in a long weekend motorcycle crash

This time last year, Calgary’s Eau Claire market was brimming with Canadian Blood Services supporters, all chatting, stretching and jogging in place in the crisp fall air before taking their marks behind the starting line for the annual Run for Calgary event.