Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gurjinder Bhurji survived to raise her children and compete in half-marathons because of blood donation

Jenn Lanteigne made her first donation during the pandemic, after overcoming a lifelong fear of needles