Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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Laying the groundwork for a more inclusive blood system

June 21, 2021
Dr. Catherine Jenkins, scientist and LGBTQ+ advocate, is part of our effort to evolve donor screening
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Stem Cell Club volunteers aim to save lives with Pride Month campaign

June 22, 2021
They’re helping to inform gay, bisexual and queer men that they are eligible to donate stem cells
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‘There should be diversity, equity and inclusion in every organization’

June 28, 2021
Annette Regalado is a residential school survivor and Canadian Blood Services employee in Regina, Sask.
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Fostering an atmosphere of acceptance

June 28, 2021
This Pride Month, analyst Aiden Beattie reflects on a decade of changes at Canadian Blood Services
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‘It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the start of our daughter’s life’

July 5, 2021
Rebecca and Tyler Munk donated their newborn’s umbilical cord blood, a source of potentially lifesaving stem cells
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‘Gratitude isn’t a big enough word to describe how we feel’

July 13, 2021
Blood, platelets, plasma and his sister’s stem cells all helped Ollie Acosta-Pickering beat cancer
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Delivering hope, one cord blood donation at a time

July 16, 2021
Umbilical cord blood is rich in lifesaving stem cells. Our teams help get it from parents to patients.
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A grateful recipient shares why plasma is important

July 20, 2021
After decades of chronic illness, Nadine Law celebrated a milestone birthday thanks to plasma donors
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How donated umbilical cord blood saved the life of another newborn

July 21, 2021
Justin Lau had a stem cell transplant with cord blood stem cells when he was just a few weeks old
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Young cord blood heroes bring hope to patients

July 28, 2021
After each of her three boys was born, Lynn Bates donated their umbilical cord blood