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This bear attack survivor knows what he’d say to his blood donors

July 31, 2023
Colin Dowler would almost certainly have died without transfusions of O-negative blood, delivered by paramedics who arrived by air ambulance
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After blood donors saved this new mother’s life, she’s giving back

July 14, 2023
‘I had this sinking feeling that I wasn’t going to get the chance to watch my newborn daughter grow up’
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Five inspiring stories about the impact of cord blood donors

June 30, 2023
Join our celebration of Cord Blood Awareness Month this July by reading and sharing these five stories
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A couple works together to make a very special blood donation

June 15, 2023
When Jake Chevrier became eligible to resume donating blood, he celebrated with an appointment where his partner did the blood draw.
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10 common barriers to donating blood and plasma, and how to get past them

June 9, 2023
Afraid of fainting? Think there are enough donors already? Donating blood and plasma may be easier, and more important, than you think.
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This is why we need a diverse donor base

June 2, 2023
A patient’s life or health may depend on blood components, stem cells or even an organ from a donor of similar ethnic background
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Five ways your plasma helps patients

May 19, 2023
For many, medications made from this blood component are lifesaving
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‘It’s like everything went from black and white to colour again’

April 20, 2023
A kidney donor made all the difference for Shariq Khan, a college professor and spiritual leader in Barrie, Ont.
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Behind the scenes with our ‘CEO for a day’

April 6, 2023
Angelique Jeanty had the opportunity to learn about leadership with Dr. Graham Sher as her CEO mentor
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Donating stem cells changed this student’s life

March 15, 2023
‘Making a difference is something that a lot of people talk about wanting to do, but that was the first time I felt like I really did’