Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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Plasma

Donated plasma lifts patient from ‘rock bottom’ to top student

March 31, 2020
For her first 18 years, Cayleigh Kearns continually suffered from ear, sinus and respiratory infections, and was often hospitalized with pneumonia.
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Donated plasma transformed this boy’s life

August 25, 2020
Heydan Morrison is one of many patients who will benefit from new plasma donor centre in Sudbury
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Teen recovers thanks to donated plasma

September 2, 2020
James Peloza recovers from rare immune disorder
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Donated plasma saves Ottawa man’s life

September 22, 2020
Mike Jones recovered from a rare immune disorder
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Plasma donations essential to fight rare disease

October 15, 2020
Linda Paul continues to recover from a rare immune disorder
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Medication made from plasma donations helps fight bleeding disorder

November 23, 2020
Without immune globulin, Brandon Cotesta could have died at age 12
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‘Plasma products saved my daughter’s life’

November 27, 2020
As World Quality Month ends, Christie Beltran reflects on her daughter’s life-saving plasma transfusion and how she’s ensuring the safety and quality of Canadian Blood Services products for others in need
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Plasma recipient celebrates 10 years, 1,000 donations with 100km fundraiser

November 30, 2020
Part of our ‘heroes of financial giving’ series
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Medication from plasma spurs recovery from terrifying illness

December 17, 2020
Jeff Brown could have been permanently disabled by Guillain-Barré syndrome
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Plasma associate Amelia Greeno gives back through her work

February 8, 2021
Ensuring access to lifesaving products is the goal at new Lethbridge plasma donor centre