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• Saskatchewan teen seeking 1 in 900 chance for stem cell transplant

  On June 1, Karri Franklin's son Archer was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, also known as bone marrow aplasia. Now, the 17-year-old is holding out hope for a stem cell donor match.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
  
• Héma-Québec calls for blood donations ahead of summer season

  National blood donation awareness week, which takes place June 12 to 18, aims to remind the population of the importance of donating blood all year round.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2023
  
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• ‘It was just like a miracle’: Saskatoon woman finds kidney donor

  Since Debbie Onishenko's story came out in August, she's received calls from a bunch of people; some in the same predicament as her, and others, like Brent Kruger, looking to help.

  Health

  Feb 6, 2023
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• Donating kidney to stranger helps B.C. woman heal after losing 2 children

  A B.C. woman who lost two of her sons says donating a kidney to an Okanagan man in need has helped her heal. "It's really helped to save my heart," she said.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2023
• Alberta mom’s life-saving liver transplant inspires daughter to donate to stranger

  An Airdrie mom was desperate for an organ donation. She got that life-saving gift and it inspired one of her loved ones to do the same selfless gesture.

  Features

  Oct 27, 2022
• Friends of Lethbridge stabbing survivor organize plasma drive in her honour

  Kathryn Linder, a Lethbridge woman who survived a hostage-taking in July, 2022, is an active blood and plasma donor. Now, her friends are organizing a drive to give back in her name.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2022
• Canadian Blood Services asking people to donate like their lives depend on it

  “It’s so essential to get out and give blood,” said Earl Driedger, longtime donor in Saskatoon.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2022
• Lethbridge plasma donor centre approaches 1-year anniversary

  Plasma donations can help treat many types of cancer, bleeding disorders and liver diseases.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Kingston woman receives a life-changing Christmas gift

  Lori White is on the road to recovery after receiving a kidney from a friend.

  News

  Dec 24, 2020
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• Canadian Blood Services honours top volunteer in Atlantic Canada

  Stephen Gregg has been volunteering with Canadian Blood Services for three years and has completed more than 150 donations in that time. 

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020