Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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‘Donors saved my son and gave me precious moments with my father’

December 16, 2020
Marisa Gatfield, territory manager in Windsor, Ont., is grateful to the donors who not only saved her son 24 years ago but allowed for precious moments with her father before he passed away
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Edmonton toddler with immune disorder urgently seeks stem cell transplant

December 21, 2020
Jakob Guziak was diagnosed with SCID, a rare condition that threatens his life
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Member of National Women’s Team a proud Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador

February 18, 2021
Emily Clark inspired by her brother to donate blood for the first time
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Very public cancer journey inspires thousands to donate

February 23, 2021
Brian Fraser has continued to advocate even after learning his own illness is terminal
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Five Canadian Blood Services women share their views on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021
Recognizing the contributions of women on this day and every other day
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For patients like Journey, the need for blood never stops

March 22, 2021
Since birth, nine-year-old Journey Dickson has required regular, lifesaving blood transfusions to manage his rare blood disorder
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Logan Boulet’s legacy continues with third annual Green Shirt Day

April 7, 2021
The Humboldt Broncos player registered to be an organ donor, which saved lives and inspired many others
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Celebrating a hero

April 15, 2021
Allan Muir hailed a hero by blood recipient as he celebrates his 800th donation in Edmonton.
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Building resiliency in health care

April 15, 2021
Organ donation coordinators endure high rates of burnout. Canadian Blood Services and CHEO aim to change that.
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A lifesaving kidney transplant during a pandemic, thanks to a former babysitter

April 19, 2021
Stephanie Jolink’s transplant shows the power of living donation