Stories from Canadian Blood Services

Afraid of fainting? Think there are enough donors already? Donating blood and plasma may be easier, and more important, than you think.

A patient’s life or health may depend on blood components, stem cells or even an organ from a donor of similar ethnic background

Kade Blakely, who has 22q, works to raise awareness of both his condition and the need for blood and plasma

For many, medications made from this blood component are lifesaving

A kidney donor made all the difference for Shariq Khan, a college professor and spiritual leader in Barrie, Ont.

We’re so grateful for the many ways that gifts of time help us serve patients