Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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Inspiration

Stem cell recipient and the donor she inspired share their story

September 23, 2020
Hear Mackenzie and Robbie’s interview on CBC Radio with Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services
Innovation

Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada

September 24, 2020
Idea born over beers became the UBC Centre for Blood Research
Information

Working together to educate children about organ donation

September 24, 2020
Teacher, mother of organ donor teams up with doctors to change the way kids see organ donation
Inspiration

Birthday celebration attracts six first-time blood donors

September 28, 2020
Helen Raymond organized a blood donor event to celebrate her 65th birthday
Inspiration

Jett Woo brings team spirit to Hockey Gives Blood

October 1, 2020
Jett Woo, an NHL draft pick and star defenceman with the Calgary Hitmen, inspires others to donate as part of the Hockey Gives Blood campaign.
Innovation

Tracking the prevalence of COVID-19 at top speed

October 5, 2020
Lab is testing thousands of blood samples per day for COVID-19 antibodies
Inspiration

A grieving mother’s journey to help others

October 6, 2020
Denice Klavano contributed to new plan to improve cornea donation in Canada
Inspiration

Liver donor, recipient mark fifth anniversary of lifesaving transplant

October 6, 2020
Jenn Bruno pursued liver donation to help Tony Pasqua, father of a lifelong friend.
Inspiration

Family marks stem cell transplant anniversary with appeal to donors

October 7, 2020
Youngest child Elsa Norton received stem cells and many blood transfusions
Inspiration

Two stem cell transplants from one donor saved his life twice

October 8, 2020
Scott Monds is so thankful for Danielle Bean's gifts before and during COVID-19