Stories: Canadian Blood Services
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The need goes on #10: Her immune system depends on donated plasma
April 9, 2020
Lisa Hardill needs weekly treatment with a product derived from a blood component to protect her from constant infections.
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The need goes on #11: Plasma product keeps father, former politician going
April 14, 2020
Blair Yakimoski uses his experience living with a rare blood disorder to build connections.
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The need goes on #12: A stem cell transplant during a pandemic
April 15, 2020
In these anxious times, Jason Chiasson is counting on an anonymous donor to help him beat blood cancer.
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Stem cell stories of giving and gratitude
April 17, 2020
Donors and recipients share their stories in a new video
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The need goes on #13: 4,400 units over a lifetime – and counting
April 20, 2020
Josie Sirna has received roughly 4,400 units of red blood cells in her lifetime. She currently needs 117 units every year just to live a normal life.
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An Indigenous stem cell donor’s journey
April 22, 2020
Melissa Deleary got the call to donate many years after she joined Canada’s stem cell registry
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The need goes on #14: One girl’s mission to save her brother
April 23, 2020
Abby Acosta-Pickering wasn’t supposed to be her brother’s stem cell donor, but then the pandemic happened.
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Celebrating volunteers during the pandemic and beyond
April 23, 2020
Meet three siblings in Charlottetown who are supporting Canada’s Lifeline
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The need goes on #15: Olympic athlete donates blood for the first time
April 24, 2020
Cancelled season provides rare opportunity for Evan Dunfee to give blood
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Convalescent plasma and women
April 28, 2020
Why we’re asking women to register, even though they can’t donate yet