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Liam Peyton, winger with Halifax Mooseheads and Hockey Gives Blood player ambassador, shares the impact the Humboldt Broncos crash left on him. I knew a couple of the players that were involved in the Humboldt Broncos crash who I played [hockey] with when I was younger, so it really hit home for me when this tragedy happened how important it was to donate. It could have been any junior hockey team or anybody really, says Liam. Join Liam in registering your intent to do...nate organs and tissues and share your decision with your family. Learn more at blood.ca/Hockey Proudly presented by Canada Life Co #LoganBouletEffect #TogetherStrong #OrgansTissuesForLife

There are lots of reasons why someone may need blood. Thank you Sportsnet Rogers Hometown Hockey for featuring Alicia's story (produced pre-pandemic) and highlighting the remarkable efforts by the Hockey Gives Blood community to help raise awareness for the need for blood. Learn more at blood.ca/HGB

Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen was on CTV news to talk about the process of joining the Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry. You can #BeAHero by joining the stem cell registry. Now’s the time to make your greatest impact. Start the process to become a stem cell donor today at blood.ca/stemcells #BeAHero #StemCellsForLife... http://ow.ly/CVZb50EcgvY See more

Thank you Narcity Canada for the feature! All new vaccines are assessed by the medical professionals at Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, in conjunction with recommendations by Health Canada, and informed by scientific evidence. Health Canada has indicated that no blood donor deferral is required for any of the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines. This is consistent with Canadian Blood Services’ donor eligibility criteria for other non-live vaccines, for which no ...donor deferral is required, and is in line with the practice of other blood operators. Blood collected from donors who have received any of the current Health Canada-authorized COVID-19 vaccines has not been associated with any adverse transfusion reaction that has been attributable to vaccination of the donor. Thank you for being part of #CanadasLifeline.

Canada’s Lifeline supports many patients with rare disorders. They may need blood, stem cells or medication made from plasma. We’ve shared many patients’ stories over the past year. Here are just a few of them: http://ow.ly/aQTO50DLzDH... [Photo: Jakob Guziak has a very rare immune disorder. He is treated with a medication made from plasma and also requires a stem cell transplant.] #RareDiseaseDay #CanadasLifeline

For patients with rare diseases, your donations matter! Donate or help raise awareness for the lifesaving impacts blood, plasma, stem cell and financial gifts on those living rare diseases. Learn more at blood.ca... #RareDiseaseDay #CanadasLifeline

When a small cluster of COVID-19 cases forced most of an Ottawa facility to shut down, a small but dedicated team of lab specialists kept heading to work two at a time because lives depended on it. Our dedicated Canadian Blood Services lab specialists kept working for 17 patients who needed autologous stem cell transplants. Read the inspiring story: http://ow.ly/b8Ns50DL9Yv ... #StemCellsForLife #COVID19 #OurFrontline #HealthHeros [Photo: James McCarroll is a medical laboratory technologist at the Concourse Gate facility in Ottawa, Ont., which processes stem cells for autologous stem cell transplants.]

Get your hands on one of these awesome toques next week during @canadalifeco’s Week to Save Lives, a nationwide campaign encouraging Canadians to donate blood, plasma and platelets. No donation necessary. Reposted from @londonblooddonors #canadaslifeline @canadalifeco

With the return of #NHLHockey tonight, we’re feeling grateful for the heroes in our hockey community who have joined us and Hockey Gives Blood to make important saves both on and off the ice. Join our hockey heroes and help make a lifesaving difference for patients at blood.ca/HGB

Dujon Donaldson, a quality assurance manager in Brampton and an avid soccer player, understands the importance of rallying a group of colleagues around a common goal. You have to have a team spirit in soccer, he says, and I try to bring that to work as well. If I’m not committed or passionate about my job, how can I expect the same from the team I lead? Since joining Canadian Blood Services in 2012 as a medical laboratory technologist, Dujon has seen a lot of changes i...n the organization. One that stands out for him is our strengthened commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This February, in honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating the rich history and accomplishments of Black Canadians and exploring the experiences and contributions of Black employees, donors and patients to Canada’s Lifeline. Read Dujon’s http://ow.ly/729D50DL82M #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us and Hockey Gives Blood in making a positive difference to the health and well-being of individuals across Canada. By rallying hockey teams, players and fans to join #CanadasLifeline, we can effectively and continuously achieve our vision to help every patient, match every need and serve every Canadian. Meet some local hockey heroes in-the-making and learn more about how you can make a lifesaving difference. Visit blood.ca/Hockey

Get a head-start on your New Year’s resolution to help save more lives. Make your financial gift online before 12AM (EST) Thursday, Dec. 31 to get your tax-deductible receipt for 2020. Donate now at give.blood.ca/Donate

As an essential service, we are open - your donation is essential to protect our most vulnerable community members. Please consider making a donation. Find a donor centre near you at blood.ca/donate or call 1 888 2 DONATE to make an appointment. #CanadasLifeline #COVID19 #Ontario

It gives me great pleasure to help others, says Hedy Halpern, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. A volunteer all of her life, Hedy helped Vietnamese refugees settle in and around Montreal in the 1970s. Over the years, she’s also given her time and efforts to numerous youth groups and community theatre companies. With 182 donations of whole blood, plasma and platelets to date Hedy is a faithful volunteer at recruitment events. A retired nurse, she also trains and me...ntors new volunteers. I’m a talker, so it’s hard for people to ignore me, she says with a laugh. Hedy believes that giving back to the community is essential. It’s part of life, she says. Not to say that my life has always been easy, but I’ve had it a lot better than many others. Hedy Halpern Volunteer Award Recipient Windsor, Ontario WATCH: Blood.ca/live2020HCL #2020HCL #CanadasLifeline #BloodForLife #ThankYou -------------------------------------- Honouring Canada’s Lifeline is an annual national recognition event in celebration of exemplary donors, community leaders and volunteers for their generous contributions and commitment to Canada’s Lifeline.

I enjoy making people happy and comfortable, he says. Canada is a land of opportunity, and it’s been very good to me. Contributing to the well-being of the community has always been an ambition of mine. Americo Silva Volunteer Award Recipient Richmond, British Columbia... WATCH: Blood.ca/live2020HCL #2020HCL #CanadasLifeline #BloodForLife #ThankYou -------------------------------------- Honouring Canada’s Lifeline is an annual national recognition event in celebration of exemplary donors, community leaders and volunteers for their generous contributions and commitment to Canada’s Lifeline.

Last donation of the year. It always feels great to to give, especially for those who need it the most. #canadaslifeline #canadianbloodservices #winnipeg #ywg #winnipegbloodservices #repost @chynadoll204

Step 1: Get all the facts and find out if you are eligible by visiting blood.ca/CordBlood Step 2: Consent to donate. Step 3: Donate cord blood after the safe delivery of your baby. Register today at blood.ca/CordBlood ... #StemCellsForLife

Canadian Blood Services is recognized as an essential service by the provinces and territories during this pandemic. Given our unique role within Canadian healthcare, and as an essential service, we are committed to welcoming donors to our donor centres throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. On-going blood donation is required to support lifesaving care for Canadians.... Donors have helped maintain an adequate level of blood products for patients during the pandemic. Our donor environments are friendly places to stick together safely and leaving home to give blood is allowed even during lockdown. We can only welcome people with appointments at this time. Book now atblood.ca, on the GiveBlood app or call 1 888 2 DONATE(1-888-236-6283) . . . #CanadasLifeline #Bloodforlife #PlasmaForLife #Ontario See more

We live in a pretty special country, and I strongly believe in helping others and giving back to the community. About 10 months ago, Stephen and his wife became grandparents. Our granddaughter was born with a hole in her heart and will likely need surgery at some point. That gives me a little more inspiration to help out. It’s also a reminder that any one of us could suddenly need blood one day. So I think that anyone who can donate, should donate. ... Stephen Gregg Volunteer Award Recipient Fredericton, New Brunswick WATCH: Blood.ca/live2020HCL #2020HCL #CanadasLifeline #BloodForLife #ThankYou -------------------------------------- Honouring Canada’s Lifeline is an annual national recognition event in celebration of exemplary donors, community leaders and volunteers for their generous contributions and commitment to Canada’s Lifeline.

Currently, when potential donors on Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry are contacted to donate stem cells for a patient, only about 50 per cent of them follow through, says Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services. Joining the registry is a long-term commitment. Read the latest press release: ... http://ow.ly/Rc3a50CtR2H #StemCellsForLife

Interested in learning how kidney paired donation works? Sign up for this free webinar with @GiveLifeUHN on Nov. 25 to learn more and ask questions. Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kidney-paired-donation-kpd-tick ... #OrgansTissuesForLife

Plasma donors are an interesting group. They seem to be motivated by the same kinds of things as other donorsbut often, there’s more going on. My mission is to help gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of plasma donors, so that we can continue to do the work of providing lifesaving products. Medical sociologist Dr. Kelly Holloway recently joined Canadian Blood Services, thanks to the generous support of financial donors. ... Through her research, she’s striving to better understand the motivations of plasma donors, to help strengthen collections and meet patient needs. Read our Q&A with Dr. Holloway to learn more: http://ow.ly/ZOG050CosdT #ThankfulThursday #NPD2020 #PlasmaforLife

Are you on the stem cell registry? Let us know you’re truly prepared to donate. Many potential donors decline to proceed with lifesaving donation when asked.... Currently, when potential donors on the registry are contacted to donate stem cells for a patient, only about 50 per cent of them follow through, says Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen, director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services. ... We’re especially interested in male donors between the ages of 17 and 35, because cells from those donors tend to result in better outcomes for patients, says Dr. Elmoazzen. Also, because of Canada’s changing demographics, we need donors from all ancestral backgrounds to provide matches for patients. Being able to reach a potential donor is essential to the timeliness of the donation process for a patient in critical need of a stem cell transplant You can update your contact information anytime by calling 1 888 236 6283 (1 888 2 DONATE). We urge healthy Canadians between 17 and 35 years of age to join Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry online and order their swab kit to be delivered in the mail. Current registrants who no longer wish to be considered as a potential stem cell donor can have their status updated to no longer committed in the registry. This change is not permanent. At any time, registrants can change their status to yes, committed, or update their contact information, by calling 1 888 236 6283 (1 888 2 DONATE). Dr. Heidi Elmoazzen is the director of stem cells at Canadian Blood Services. Learn More: http://ow.ly/2Nxw50Col5W

When Corporal Laura Matern joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 1986, donating blood quickly became just another regular part of her military life. For many years, while living and working in Calgary, Alta., Cpl. Matern diligently made appointments to donate blood as often as she could. When a work relocation in 2005 took her family to the remote community of Crescent Valley, B.C., however, she was no longer able to regularly access a donor centre. ... Determined to continue to help save the lives of her fellow Canadians despite the new geographical challenges she was facing, Cpl. Matern discovered she could still make a significant impact through financial giving. http://ow.ly/5iLX50Ch5Ek #WeRemember #NPD2020 #RemembranceDay2020 @CanadianForces

On Monday November 9th, an amazing thing happened. Our blood drive in #Midland turned into #MilestoneMonday! With 118 donors attending, we discovered 9 of them were making milestone donations. These dedicated donors are responsible for a combined 585 units of blood over the years! Swipe ... Here’s a fun fact about each of them: Kimberly - following in her mom's footsteps, who is no longer eligible, so she's carrying the torch now! Carolyn - a co-worker first brought her to a clinic and she’s so glad Mike made me do it! Doug - donated for years with the Red Cross then got away from it, but came back when his son became a nurse. Brian - has actually donated way more than 25 times, but overseas, when he was a teacher in South Korea for 20 years. Richard - routinely gave together with his wife over the years, as a special thing they would do together. John - inspired by his mother, who donated over 100 times herself! Grace - started donating when she was a nursing student in Toronto. Leonard - donated the first time with some buddies in high school & throughout his career as an OPP officer. Andrew - it was a co-worker who first brought him to a clinic, and over the years, they would often be able to donate over their lunch break and make it back to work in time. He now encourages co-workers in the same way. Milestones like this don’t come along every day so we were so happy to capture these special occasions. Thank you to all of our dedicated donors! #Midland #SimcoeCounty #GiveLife #DonateBlood #CanadasLifeline #milestonemonday #repost @blooddonorsofthenorth

Rhonda Dawes saw a story on Global News in 2017 about a man willing to donate his kidney to a complete stranger. She was inspired by the man’s willingness to help someone he didn’t even know. After listening to it, I just said, ‘I want to do that too!' Dawes said. She signed up to be a living donor, opting to give her kidney to someone she would never meet. ... http://ow.ly/1Cn650Cok9R #OrgansTissuesForLife Via Global News

Robbie Faraday, a 22-year-old from Toronto was inspired by a classmate to join the stem cell registry, knowing that as a person with mixed ancestry, he was in a special position to help patients who might struggle to find a match. Robbie was recently called to donate, it made me realize that anyone can have a massive impact on someone’s life just by swabbing and donating. Robbie is just one of the Kindest Canadians from across Canada that have joined Canada’s Lifeline and ...have repeatedly performed the ultimate kind act, supporting our nation’s blood and/or stem cell supply. Visit blood.ca/worldkindnessday to learn more about the Kindest Canadians and to take the pledge in celebrating World Kindness Day by donating - it is the kindest thing you can do. @kindsnacks #StemCellsForLife #BloodForLife

During this challenging time the need for blood is constant. Patients depend on these lifesaving donations. We are open - your donation is essential to protect our most vulnerable community members. Please consider making a donation. ... Appointments are required. Book now at blood.ca #COVID19 #BloodForLife #PlasmaForLife

It is really incredible to know that someone signed up because they heard me speak and to know they could possibly save somebody’s life, just like mine was saved. Mackenzie Curran is a 22-year-old leukemia survivor who is now living a healthy life, thanks to an unrelated donor stem cell transplant she received at the age of 16. Since her lifesaving procedure, Mackenzie has been an advocate for the Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry, encouraging young people to sign... up. Mackenzie Curran is just one of the Kindest Canadians from across Canada that have joined Canada’s Lifeline and have repeatedly performed the ultimate kind act, supporting our nation’s blood and/or stem cell supply. Visit blood.ca/worldkindnessday to learn more about the Kindest Canadians and to take the pledge in celebrating World Kindness Day by donating - it is the kindest thing you can do. #snackKIND

Tonight, watch the premiere of the emotional film Her Last Project on CBC Docs at 8 p.m. Also available on the #CBCGem. Watch Dr. Sarwal’s extraordinary end of life journey. #OrgansTissuesForLife #CanadasLifeline @CanadasLifeline... http://ow.ly/Y2QL50BTKaZ

Donation 32 today! Today's donation is for a dear colleague whose father, husband, and a friend are all battling cancer. You think you've had a crappy 2020? Think again when you have your health and home. Many people with cancer require blood or platelet transfusions, and the need for blood does NOT stop during COVID or Christmas. Do something to serve someone else this week, whether friend, family, client or stranger. Send a food delivery, drop off a favorite drink, mail ...a card, email an e-book, order a magazine subscription, pray, give to the food bank, call a friend, clear a sidewalk, say thank you, leave a 30% tip, bake treats, message me about giving blood. Service is simple, don't wait for the perfect time - there are no perfect servants, just start. #repost @lakeviewaquaticconsultnts #thankyou #blooddonor #canadabloodservices #blooddonation #canadaslifeline #calgary #yyc #blood #donor #lakeviewaquaticconsultnts

So proud of my blood buddy (and partner) @nikaia1 for donation number 5! We started donating together in 2019 in memory of my dad and increased our donations this year. Pretty smooth process donating during #COVID19 #canadaslifeline has a pretty great app too. ... #repost @thesklasalle #thankyou See more

All blood types are needed and everyone who is able to are encouraged to donate. Together, apart, we can all be part of something big. Appointments required.... Book now at blood.ca/donate #CanadasLifeline #RemembranceDay

Today is dedicated to increasing awareness for the importance of hand washing (with soap for 20 seconds or longer) -- even when there isn't a global pandemic. Happy #GlobalHandWashingDay! #COVID19

As a child, N’kem Odita moved around the Greater Toronto Area with her mom, living in many multicultural communities. She learned very early in life that diversity was a strength. Now, as an adult working in Canada’s health sector, N’kem sees how diversity specifically, stem cells from diverse donors can save lives. The more genetically diverse someone’s background is, the more difficult it can be to find a matching stem cell donor for a transplant. Only 32 percent of p...otential donors on Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry currently represent diverse groups. That’s why in 2019, when N’kem and her Trinidadian husband found out she was pregnant with their son Marcus, they wanted to pay it forward by donating their baby’s umbilical cord blood, hoping that it would help a patient in need. Learn more: http://ow.ly/ZFlZ50CngCl #WCBD2020 #CordBlood

Canadian Blood Service's is saddened to learn of Canadian icon, Alex Trebek's passing today. In March 2019, Trebek announced in a video message that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, vowing to "beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease." Our hearts go out to his family, friends and many fans. Photo: Kris Prue, right, was honoured by Canadian Blood Services for his 100th donation of platelets. He shared his story with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek when he appeared as a contestant.

Since the outbreak of the #COVID19 pandemic, real-life heroes like you have come forward to strengthen #CanadasLifeline in so many ways. We are so thankful for our donors. Learn how your financial gift today will make a lifesaving impact. ... Donate at http://ow.ly/sHGW50BSJ41

I am beyond excited to share that I am partnering with Canadian Blood Services to help bring awareness to services that are literally saving lives. Have you donated blood before? I just did for the very first time, and am committed to doing so again and again. Seriously... I've already marked the date that I'm next eligible in my calendar.... Diversity in the blood system is so important because the people in need of blood are incredibly diverse. Did you know that rare blood types can be discovered in certain ethnic groups? If you're looking for an incredible way to give back, #WorldKindnessDay is around the corner, making it the perfect opportunity to make a valuable impact! 1 in 2 Canadians will need blood, or know someone who will. Go book an appointment at your nearest location. @comfygirlcurls #CanadasLifeline @lifelinebcy @kindsnacks #snackKIND

Safety is our highest priority. Enhanced wellness measures are in effect throughout all of our donor centres. When a donor, employee or volunteer walks through our doors they can take comfort in knowing that we are taking proactive steps to limit the risk of infection. Following the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and international blood operators, enhanced cleaning and physical distancing measures and wellness screening checkpoints for all individuals are... now in place to make sure individuals entering are healthy. If you’re in general good health, we need you to book and honour your appointment to help patients now, this fall and throughout the year. Book now atblood.ca . . . #CanadasLifeline #Bloodforlife #Ottawa @lifelineott

Everything we do to help patients in Canada relies on the support of our donors, partners, employees and volunteers. Whether it’s through blood, plasma or financial donations, or a commitment to being a registered stem cell donor, consenting cord blood donor or organ and tissue donor; we can't thank you enough! Your generosity and commitment to saving lives is truly remarkable. ... We wish you a safe, healthy and #HappyThanksgiving

Canadian military history and blood donation. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence (DND) have had a long history with blood donation in Canada. During the final year of the Second World War, Canadians donated close to a million units of blood for use in military hospitals. This generous response gave birth to Canada’s voluntary blood system. In 2006, the Department of National Defence became Canadian Blood Services’ first national Partne...r for Life organization. Since then, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and DND have made thousands of blood donations and inspired many Canadians to become regular blood donors. The kind of support we get from the Canadian Armed Forces is simply amazing. They provide members with ample opportunity to donate blood by hosting regular donation drives right on the base, says Greg. Those who live in smaller communities without a local on-base donor clinic are encouraged to donate at nearby donor centres, so everyone gets the opportunity. Read more: https://www.blood.ca//blood-war-zones-canadas-contribution ______________________________ This fall, to commemorate Remembrance Day on Nov. 11, we encourage all those who can to honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, by booking an appointment to donate blood or making a financial donation to Canadian Blood Services. Group blood donations (three or more donors) are also encouraged. #BloodForLife

This week we are encouraging donors to donate on behalf of someone special they are thankful for. Donating plasma is a selfless act of giving that positively impacts patients across Canada. We are particularly thankful for our amazing donors who give the ultimate gift! @lifelinesudbury #PlasmaForLife

This Thanksgiving we want to say how thankful we are to you. You are the #frontlineheroes of ’ . In these very challenging times, your dedication, and that of all front-line workers, is continuing to make an enormous difference in the lives of patients every day. ... We know that families around the country are thanking you for giving their loved ones their lives back. Without a doubt, what you do truly matters. #FrontLineWorkers #OurFrontLine #HealthCareHeros #COVID19 #ThankATrucker

Great question! If you are 17-35 years old and in good general health - free of health issues such as cancer, blood diseases, insulin-dependent diabetes, certain heart conditions and more - we encourage you to join Canada’s stem cell registry. Learn more at http://ow.ly/t7mL50CdYqe

Proud #PartnersForLife @kindsnacks wants you to celebrate #WorldKindnessDay by: Donating blood or plasma Giving a financial gift Joining Canada’s stem cell registry ... Encouraging others to donate Learn more at Blood.ca/WorldKindnessDay #snackKIND #CanadasLifeline

Great photos from Barrie today! Thank you to Barrie Police Service for your donations and support. In these very challenging times, your dedication, and that of all front-line heroes, is continuing to make an enormous difference in the lives of patients every day. #COVID19

If you, or someone you know, have fully recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help others with the virus. We are part of a national clinical trial to test if convalescent plasma could be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with COVID-19. Convalescent plasma is collected from someone who has recovered from a virus. When a person is infected with a virus, their body starts making antibodies to fight it. These antibodies could be the key ingredient for a t...reatment to help others with the same virus. Learn more and sign up to donate at blood.ca/convalescentplasma #ConvalescaentPlasma #COVID19

After his mother’s death, Armin wanted to honour her memory in a meaningful way. Already a blood donor, he launched a fundraising campaign in support of #CanadasLifeline to increase his impact. Read more in our latest report to financial donors: https://blood.ca/yourgifts2020

Canadians donated approximately 890,000 units of blood to help military forces during WWII. This generous response gave birth to Canada’s voluntary blood system. Commemorate this #RemembranceDay by donating blood or plasma. Book now at blood.ca/donate

Financial giving is a great way to increase the impact of your donation or involve those who are not able to donate blood, plasma or register to join the stem cell registry at this time. Learn how to make a one-time or recurring donation, or raise funds in support of #CanadasLifeline at blood.ca/WorldKindnessDay #snackKIND #CanadasLifeline

We are proud to announce @HerLastProject will be premiering on @CBCDocs this Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. The film follows the extraordinary story of Dr. Shelly Sarwal a physician from Halifax who was diagnosed with an incurable disease and chose to receive medical assistance in dying ... (MAID) and to become an organ Donor. #OrgansTissuesForLife #CanadasLifeline

At Canadian Blood Services, we are committed to nurturing a healthy workplace that places a priority on all aspects of employee wellbeing. We are continuously developing workplace mental health programs and education to ensure Canadian Blood Services is a healthy, safe, and supportive place to work. #WorldMentalHealthDay ... #CanadasLifeline

Canadian Blood Services is proud to announce that Her Last Project will broadcast to Canadian audiences on CBC Docs. Watch the premiere of this inspiring documentary on CBC, Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET or on the CBC Gem app. Her Last Project is the extraordinary story of Dr. Shelly Sarwal, a physician from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (MSA), an incurable disease, Shelly chose to undergo the recently legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID) procedure and become an organ donor.

Boston is a three-month-old boy in Winnipeg is going through his first round of chemotherapy while his family searches for a stem cell donor that could help save his life. If you are between the age of 17-35 we are asking that you register now at blood.ca/en/stemcells Via CBC ... https://www.cbc.ca//winnipeg-family-infant-search-for-stem #StemCellsForLife

Thanks to dozens of blood donors in Canada and her stem cell donor from Germany, Elsa Norton is full of life and energy. She’s now in grade 6 at school and loves to dance, longboard, play soccer, hang out with friends and perform in plays. Every day when Scott and Nadine Norton look at their 11-year-old daughter Elsa, they are grateful to the dozens of blood donors and the stem cell donor who helped her beat bone marrow failure. We are living proof that blood donations and ...signing up to join the stem cell registry could save a life, says Nadine. Without Elsa’s blood and stem cell donors, she would not be with us today. Read the story: http://ow.ly/6DHj50BOEP2 #StemCellsForLife

As a recovered #COVID19 patient, Jerry donated his lifesaving plasma to research that is seeking to find a treatment for the virus. To us, and patients across Canada, Jerry is a real-life hero. You too can be a hero and support this ground-breaking work by making a financial donation to #CanadasLifeline. ... Donate at give.blood.ca #COVID19

I just want to thank you for my life." Scott, a 26-year-old truck driver from Dundas, Ont. has an unbreakable bond with Danielle, his stem cell donor from California, who helped him beat cancer twice; before and during the #COVID19 pandemic. Read Scott and Danielle’s story: http://ow.ly/e3CA50BODRd ... #StemCellsForLife #CanadasLifeline #ThankATrucker #COVID19 See more

It's not too late to book your Thanksgiving weekend blood donation. Book now at http://ow.ly/xPoq50BJB6J #CanadasLifeline #BloodForLife

It was as if someone had taken a teaspoon of sand, dumped it in my eye, taken their thumb and ground it in, and every once in a while, gave it a little poke with a twig. That’s how Loreen Hardy-Ramey describes living with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a hereditary eye condition. Without the cornea transplant the Arnprior, Ont. woman received in the summer of 2016, Hardy-Ramey’s pain would have continued as her sight faded. I say it was my eightieth birthday present because ...I received this gift just days after my birthday, she says. Now she’s looking forward to the birth of her great-grandchild, who she’ll be able to see with both eyes. Read the report on eye and tissue banking in Canada: http://ow.ly/YfNh50BNGwp #WorldSightDay

At her home in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, Denice Klavano has many reminders of her late son, Brad Howell. Brad’s tragic death 14 years ago inspired Denice to play a key role in improving the donation and transplantation system in Canada. Today, on World Sight Day, she can proudly say she was she contributed to the development of recommendations to eliminate the corneal waiting list in Canada by 2025. ... It’s a contribution her son would be proud of, as his donation helped improve the sight, and lives, of two people.... Read the inspirational story: https://www.blood.ca//stories/grieving-mothers-journey-hel #WorldSightDay

In October of 2015 my Dad lost his battle with cancer. This event shaped my career and deepened my understanding of the value of good financial advice, importance of life insurance, the impact of a smile, and making sure you leave no cards on the table with your loved ones, but more than anything else the importance of giving was bestowed upon me. During 2015 my Dad had a number of blood transfusions and I can tell you as someone who sat by his side how truly thankful I am t...o those who give! Today I gave back. This did not take a lot of my time, this did not hurt or cost me anything. I know there is someone out there sitting beside a loved one who is fighting a battle and for that I will continue to give. #formydad Did you know that the Canadian Blood Services recorded a significant drop in blood donations since the start of the pandemic? Thanks to @lifelineott we were able to donate blood safely while adhering to COVID-19 safety precautions. If you’d like to help save lives, head over to www.blood.ca to learn how YOU can help. #repost @ottawaneighbours @financially.smart

We are celebrating National Family Week! Triplets celebrating their birthday by donating blood, following in their O-negative dad’s footsteps: http://ow.ly/3XFH50BMc5X Do you have a family donation story to share? Comment below