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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Cody Allard and family in a black hoodie in front of the stairs
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Blood donors to honour one man’s community service

People in Surrey, B.C. will donate blood in memory of Cody Allard

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Neill Spencer posing for bike
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Fundraiser and cancer survivor turns his passion for cycling into a lifeline for patients

While many people’s most vivid childhood memories often involve birthday parties or the first day of school, Neill Spencer’s clearest flashbacks are of blood donation clinics and sugary snacks. 

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Dedicated plasma donors become friends after years of regular appointments
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Plasma donors become ‘Friday Friends’

Dedicated plasma donors become friends after years of regular appointments

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Lifelong donor inspired by patient

Surprise meeting motivates Brian Boyd to keep donating plasma

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Kristy Schwenning is part of the “travelling roadshow”
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‘I love hearing the donors’ stories’

Kristy Schwenning is part of the “travelling roadshow” that visits communities on Vancouver Island

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Cancer survivor celebrates second anniversary of stem cell cure
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Cancer survivor celebrates second anniversary of stem cell cure

Carl Pendleton urges others to join Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry.

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