Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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The need goes on #2: Transfusions to battle anemia

March 17, 2020
The red blood cells Denise Annett receives several times a year are crucial to her quality of life
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The need goes on #3: Surviving a bleeding disorder and cancer

March 19, 2020
Brock Powell has relied on blood transfusions most of his life
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The need goes on #4: Stem cells to save a life

March 20, 2020
She’s still alive thanks to the generosity of stem cell, blood and plasma donors
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The need goes on #5: Stepping up for a child with a special need

March 24, 2020
Special plasma eye drops for a child with a rare condition
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The need goes on #6: Fighting childhood leukemia

March 25, 2020
Ty Armatage could need blood products at any time, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The need goes on #7: A motorcycle accident

March 27, 2020
Jerry Vrabic thanks “the unknown heroes” who saved his life.
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The need goes on #8: Plasma to save a toddler’s life

April 3, 2020
Without medication made from a blood component, self-isolation would be the norm for Mavrik Hampe
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The need goes on #9: Blood to sustain an active 4-year-old

April 7, 2020
In a pandemic, Khoen’s need for blood doesn’t just go on; it goes up.
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The need goes on #10: Her immune system depends on donated plasma

April 9, 2020
Lisa Hardill needs weekly treatment with a product derived from a blood component to protect her from constant infections.