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Potential risk of Ebola virus to Canadian Blood Services’ products and services extremely low


Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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Statement
Updated October 20, 2014 - Canadian Blood Services is actively monitoring the risk of Ebola virus to the Canadian blood system and will continue to provide ongoing updates of our risk assessment. We have assessed the potential risk to our products and services and at this time it is extremely low

Canadian high school students participate in Young Blood for Life donation challenge


Thursday, October 02, 2014
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News release
National challenge supports growing demand for new blood donors October 2, 2014 (CANADA) – Getting back to school isn’t the only thing high school students are doing this fall. Many students over the age of 17 will also be learning about saving lives through blood donation while helping Canadian

Blood inventory in critical condition


Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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News release
Canadian Blood Services launches urgent appeal for blood donors September 30, 2014 (CANADA) – Canadian Blood Services is appealing to all eligible donors to make a blood donation immediately to increase Canada’s critically low blood inventory. All blood donors are needed, in particular those with

Canadians asked to bring a friend to help replenish national blood supply


Thursday, September 18, 2014
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News release
Recent appointment cancellations and no-shows leave donor chairs empty September 18, 2014 (CANADA) – Canadian Blood Services is asking all eligible Canadians to donate blood this fall and to bring a friend to their next appointment. Higher than expected cancellations and no-shows over the past

Blood system is safe and clinics are open for donations


Friday, August 29, 2014
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News release
Investigators determine mysterious substances sent to Canadian Blood Services not harmful August 27, 2014 (CANADA) – Canadian Blood Services is reassuring Canadians that the blood system is safe after suspicious packages were received in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. “I would like to reassure our

Canadian Blood Services marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month


Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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News release
Families thank blood donors for making a life-saving gift August 27, 2014 (CANADA) – Canadian Blood Services encourages Canadians to roll up their sleeves and donate blood this September in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Today, families affected by childhood cancer and childhood cancer

10-year-old blood recipient takes Canada on adventure


Tuesday, August 05, 2014
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News release
Hunter demonstrates online the impact blood donors have on his life this summer August 5, 2014 (CANADA) – A young blood recipient is letting Canadians tag along online during his summer holidays to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood. Hunter has Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare blood

Oh Canada, we need O’s and A’s now


Thursday, July 24, 2014
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News release
Blood donors urged to refill national blood supply before Canada Day June 24, 2014 (OTTAWA) – As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day, many patients are fighting for survival. Current and first-time blood donors from coast to coast are being urged to make a blood donation before or immediately

An act of love inspires Ally Blood Donor clinics


Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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News release
Canadian Blood Services to host Ally clinics during World Pride June 25, 2014 (TORONTO) – Canadian Blood Services is hosting an Ally Blood Donor clinic during World Pride activities in Toronto on Friday June 27, 2014 at their College Street location. Ally blood donor clinics invite people, who are