Stories from Canadian Blood Services

This straw-coloured component of blood is the source material for many lifesaving medications

Dr. Jennie Haw is helping us better understand donors to Canada's Lifeline

Some sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men now eligible to donate plasma

Darcy Wagner, whose immune disease is treated with a plasma product, lost his leg in a farming accident

Abigale Latoszek, who has leukemia, is inspiring blood donations and financial gifts to Canada’s Lifeline

A sudden health crisis gave Laura Brougham of Victoria, B.C. a whole new perspective on blood donation