Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Child blood recipient holding ice cream, smiling and pointing at photographer
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Precious time for dreams big and small, thanks to blood donors

Blood donations gave Penn time for everything on her bucket list, from ‘eat ice cream’ to ‘visit Disneyland’

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Group of students holding two giant swabs
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Thousands of students grow stem cell registry by swabbing at school

“We just want to save lives.” Students across Canada join the stem cell registry

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Blood donor holding his one-year-old son in front of Canadian Blood Services logo
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Meet 6 people celebrating vCJD-related changes to blood donation eligibility criteria

Restrictions related to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), the human variant of ‘mad cow,’ were lifted in December 2023

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Blood recipient wearing red shirt and cross necklace
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For those living with sickle cell disease, blood donations mean the world

Andy Anyaele is so grateful for the blood transfusions he receives every five to six weeks

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Dr. Wall sits at his desk displaying his children’s book the ant who needed a transplant.
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How a renowned surgeon is helping children understand organ donation

Dr. William Wall wrote a storybook that may also help children develop empathy and kindness

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Father and son wearing “proud donor” stickers at blood donation event
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A community helped break a world record for blood donation. But it’s not stopping there.

Shia Muslims in Ontario continue to come together by the hundreds to support patients

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Man donating blood with partner smiling at his side
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So you think you can’t donate? Check to be sure, to help us help patients

The fine details and latest updates about blood and plasma donor eligibility may surprise you

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