Partner eNews October 2024

As we embark on a new strategic journey, we can’t thank you enough

Being a champion through our Partners for Life program means you help Canada’s Lifeline collect more than 300,000 units of blood, platelets and plasma every year. Your support remains vital as we embark on a refreshed strategy to deliver even greater value to patients, donors and health systems. Our focus will also be on increasing resilience in the blood system and preparing for the future, which contributions of Partners for Life teams help us do every day.

Read our updated Strategic Plan 2024+ and the four priority areas that will guide our work on blood.ca.

Giving thanks to partners and champions for their ongoing donations!


Partners for Life teams are vital in keeping the lifeline strong this season and beyond 

Meet three transplant recipients competing at the 10th Canadian Transplant Games


Canadian Blood Services welcomed the Canadian Transplant Games to Ottawa this summer as an official sponsor of the event.

Program facilitating kidney transplants for hardest-to-match patients reaches milestone


The Highly Sensitized Patient program has made 1,000 kidney transplants possible.

Comox Valley Kickers – Champions on the field and heroes off


Sports teams like yours can make a lifesaving difference. Check out how the Vancouver Island rugby champions are also blood donor champions. 

Carol’s CUREsader’s Partners for Life Team is making all the difference in the lives of others… 


With 74 active members, 150 donations and many stem cell registrants recruited, Liane Woodley in Belleville is making all the difference! 

The Haines Mile Pub gives back to the community


Family-owned business raises awareness for the need of donors during the summer.

Abbotsford plasma playoffs summer 2024 winner: Longboard Architectural


After eight weeks of tight competition for the plasma playoffs championship title, the Longboard Architectural team took home the cup! 

First annual Business Network International plasma challenge in Lethbridge


BNI chapter members in Lethbridge rolled up their sleeves to save lives.

The Swami Gurbachan Lal Charitable Society’s blood donations grow across Ontario


The group recently joined Partners for Life and donated 51 units of blood and plasma this summer alone
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There are many ways to give to Canada’s Lifeline and donating financially is another option for Partners for Life groups looking to grow their teams and help patients. Your donations could even be matched by your employer to double – or triple – your impact!  

Learn more about growing your organization’s culture of giving to Canada’s Lifeline through financial giving and explore your giving options by visiting give.blood.ca.  


By joining Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life program as a team champion you agree to act in a manner consistent with Canadian Blood Services’ values and ethical standards. As a volunteer champion, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, a copy of which will be provided to you as part of onboarding. Canadian Blood Services reserves the right to replace a champion for any reason at any time.