Stories from Canadian Blood Services

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Save a life for a chance to win a scholarship

With the Assignment Saving Lives Scholarship Program, recruit donors to win up to $9000 toward your 2025-2026 tuition

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Inspiration

Stem cell recipient and the donor she inspired share their story

Hear Mackenzie and Robbie’s interview on CBC Radio with Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services

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Inspiration

Inspiring plasma donors from 3,000 metres up

Ian Harrop skydived to celebrate his 600th donation

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Inspiration Plasma

Donated plasma saves Ottawa man’s life

Mike Jones recovered from a rare immune disorder

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Inspiration

Cancer survivor feels ‘blessed’ by stem cell donor’s act of kindness

Calgary’s Diane Charlebois owes her life to a stranger half a world away

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Image of Representatives of OtherHalf - Chinese Stem Cell Initiative holding up a giant cheque of $20,000 to Canadian Blood Services
Inspiration

How Canada’s Chinese community is helping diverse patients find stem cell matches

Unique initiatives support donor recruitment, development of new matching technology

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Inspiration

After stem cells saved her life, her story is helping to save others

Mackenzie Curran’s schoolmate donated stem cells after hearing her speak at Queen’s University

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