Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Jenn Lanteigne made her first donation during the pandemic, after overcoming a lifelong fear of needles

Gurjinder Bhurji survived to raise her children and compete in half-marathons because of blood donation

Raj Damhar’s miniature “Thor’s hammer” is just one of his many conversation starters with donors in Saint John, N.B.

Tanya Gray works the phone to bring in matching donors for patients

Kerry Parsons is leading a team through the pandemic at the donor centre in Edmonton

As Canada’s health systems bounce back, so does the need for blood