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Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador Spotlight: Dylan Garand
As a passionate hockey player, Dylan Garand’s time spent playing with the Kamloops Blazers has taught him that it takes dedication and commitment to overcome adversity.
When he heard about a local boy’s long fight against brain cancer, however, Dylan says that he began to recognize what true adversity looks like.
“Cameron [Bulgar] is someone from my community who was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer at the age of 5 and received over 50 blood transfusions and a stem cell transplant. He inspired me to become a blood donor and join the stem cell registry.”
In his new role as a Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador, Dylan hopes to motivate others in the hockey community – and beyond – to join Canada’s Lifeline.
Learn more about the Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador Program, sponsored by Canada Life
Members of the Queen’s Gaels Men’s Hockey Team Join the Stem Cell Registry
Brandon Schuldhaus is a 21-year-old first-year student studying arts and sciences at Queen's University. The former CHL player from Calgary now plays for the Queen’s Gaels. Despite his busy schedule, Brandon makes time to volunteer as a Player Ambassador. He rallied his hockey teammates last semester to attend a campus stem cell registration event.
Group Donation from the Calgary Northstars
Last November, the Calgary Northstars Hockey Team organized a group donation. Parents, coaches and siblings joined the players to amplify their impact. Seated are the seven players who became first-time donors. Their teammates in the back row offered support and many are looking forward to turning 17 so they can become part of Canada’s Lifeline.
Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association Adopts a Donor Event
The Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association committed to accomplishing 50 Acts of Service within their community last fall as part of their 50th anniversary. One initiative they chose was to participate in a Hockey Gives Blood drive and adopt a local donor event. Parents, coaches, players and even Mayor Braun wore jerseys and rolled up their sleeves at the event. They helped collect 80 units of blood to support Canada’s Lifeline, 31 of which were from first-time donors!
Ottawa Senators Host the First NHL ‘Hockey Gives Blood’ Game Night
On November 15, the Ottawa Senators hosted the first NHL game night event for Hockey Gives Blood. The event took place during a Senators match against the Philadelphia Flyers. Volunteers greeted fans at the entrances, while others helped visitors discover their blood type and try to win prizes in a “Plinko” style game.