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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Brittany Lewis’s artwork features portraits of blood recipients in Lethbridge, Alta.
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Sidewalk art boosts spirits and blood donations

Brittany Lewis’s artwork features portraits of blood recipients in Lethbridge, Alta.

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RBC Employees supporting Canada's Lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic
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How RBC is supporting Canada’s Lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic

Through the RBC Gives Blood for Life program, RBC is promoting blood and stem cell donation

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Tara Wilson tests blood donations for safety and suitability in Calgary, Alta.
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‘This work can reach and serve anyone’

Tara Wilson tests blood donations for safety and suitability in Calgary, Alta.

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Blayre Turnbull of Canada’s national women’s hockey team donated blood in June.
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Team Canada hockey stars score for patients

Members of Canada’s national women’s hockey team donate blood in three Canadian cities

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New research project to improve understanding of COVID-19 immunity

Answering questions about who’s immune and for how long

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Tracey Evans
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World traveller driven to donate

Tracey Evans conquered a lifelong fear of needles to become a living liver donor and a blood donor

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