Stories: Canadian Blood Services

Raj Damhar’s miniature “Thor’s hammer” is just one of his many conversation starters with donors in Saint John, N.B.

Tanya Gray works the phone to bring in matching donors for patients

Kerry Parsons is leading a team through the pandemic at the donor centre in Edmonton

As Canada’s health systems bounce back, so does the need for blood

Robyn Johnson, a technical specialist in Regina, tracks down blood of rare types for patients

Robenpreet Sooch works one-on-one with donors in Kelowna, B.C. to collect blood for patients in need

Tammy Whitteker is part of the Ottawa team which processes and tests stem cells for lifesaving transplants

Percy Wilbur of Saint John, New Brunswick was eager to give back once he recovered from COVID-19.

Pedro Custodio helps keep drugs made from plasma flowing to patients.

Albert Kardash’s family honours his memory by donating his favourite milkshakes to donor centre staff.