Donors
Regina’s Canadian Blood Services to sell building, looking for new location
It’s all part of Canadian Blood Services’ National Facilities Redevelopment Program. Continue reading
Peterborough mayor’s annual blood drive hoping to attract new donors
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Peterborough’s mayor hopes to collect 32 units of blood per day, but organizers say attracting new donors is a crucial aspect of the drive. Continue reading
London in dire need of blood donors
Those with type O negative blood are especially urged to donate. Continue reading
Manitobans speak out about organ donations after bill proposed to change system
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The Manitoba Conservatives have made it clear they don’t plan to support a private member’s bill that would change consent around organ donations. Continue reading
The silent tutor: how your body can help medicine and science
The Body Bequeathal program has been in operation since 1935 – last year alone it helped 500 to 600 students with their education. Continue reading
Public hearings start on ways to boost organ donations in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan woman needing a double-lung transplant say the wait is frustrating and there are days when she feels she must learn to cope with death. Continue reading
Mom hears her son’s heart beat again in someone else after donating his organs
A California mom who lost her young son got to hear his heart beat again for the first time in three years after it was donated to a little girl in need of a heart transplant. Continue reading
Kidney ‘want ad’ on Facebook leads to donor match for Calgary woman
A Calgary woman who has suffered from polycystic kidney disease for 15 years posted her plea for a donor on Facebook in June, writing, “the only way I will get a kidney before I die is to find one on my own and social media will be the best way.” Continue reading
How Albertans can become living organ donors
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
In Alberta, there are more than 700 patients currently waiting for an organ transplant, and sadly, not everyone will receive an organ in time. Continue reading
Ontario reached record number of organ donors in 2014
A record number of lives in Ontario were saved through organ donation in 2014. Continue reading