Stem Cell Donation

• ‘My blood brother’: Donor, recipient reunite 20 years after life-saving transplant

  A Barrie, Ont., man received a special surprise last weekend from the woman he helped save with a reunion in Wasaga Beach to mark the 20th anniversary of his transplant donation.

  Health

  Jan 23
  
• Kelowna nurse who met stem cell donor encourages others to consider ‘gift of life’

  In April 2018, Joel Koette was a nursing student and knew better than most his only hope for a cure was a stem cell transplant with a donor who matched his profile.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2023
  
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• A 4-year-old Montreal girl needs a stem-cell transplant to stay alive

  Four-year-old Minh Nguyen has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease and the cure is for the Montreal girl to receive a stem cell transplant from a matching donor.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
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• Canada’s stem cell registry isn’t diverse enough to help those who need it

  The search for a matching stem cell donor becomes exponentially more difficult if you are a member of an ethnic minority — and especially if you're mixed race.

  Health

  May 29, 2019
• Peterborough family seeks to raise awareness of stem cell donation in memory of son

  Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Canadian Blood Services organized a stem cell swab session in memory of Harrison McKinnon.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2019
• Stem cell donor found for Calgary teen suffering rare diseases: family

  In a Facebook post published Friday, the Mance family called the news a “Christmas miracle.”

  Health

  Dec 21, 2018
• Alberta woman shares stem cell donation experience to raise awareness

  The stem cell donation process – while slightly more involved and more time consuming – looks and feels a lot like donating blood.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2018
• After months searching for match, Edmonton man to receive stem cell transplant this week

  An Edmonton man battling a rare blood cancer is scheduled to have a potentially life-saving stem cell transplant later this week.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2018
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• Run for Mandi raises awareness for OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network

  The seventh annual Run for Mandi saw friends, family and complete strangers come out to River Landing Saturday to honour the hockey player's legacy.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2018
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• Match found: Alberta sisters thrilled to find stem cell donor for brother, possibly others

  An Edmonton family on a mission to rally Asian stem cell donors to save their brother is celebrating some great news.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2018