Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Just a few months after birth, Austin Mares received lifesaving stem cells to treat a rare disease

Brandon Peacock was on his way for a haircut when he was hit by three bullets intended for another target

Cleo Maxwell received a lifesaving blood transfusion after losing half her blood volume during pregnancy

Nick Evans is combining his love of discovering new places with his passion for blood donation

Dominika Randell and her husband Andreas have also joined the stem cell registry, and they donate blood regularly

A half century ago, a committed blood donor motivated Henry Proske to start giving. Now it’s his turn to inspire.