Stories from Canadian Blood Services

You could inspire someone else to join the 450 Challenge. Let’s work together to get Canada’s blood pumping!

Our blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria are updated regularly. And it’s important to be aware of myths, too.

From blood transfusions for babies in the womb, to the manufacture of lifesaving medications, blood and plasma help far beyond trauma 

Financial donors have a long history of supporting patients who rely on stem cells, and their impact continues

Her work in the Canadian Blood Services microbiology lab helps protect transfusion recipients from dangerous bacteria

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