‘If it wasn’t for blood donation, I wouldn’t be alive today’
Right now, someone needs a blood transfusion to survive!
Canadian Blood Services shouts out their donors
9
Jul
Canadian Blood Services will be honouring residents in Sudbury and recognizing their commitment to giving life to patients across the country on Thursday, June 14. Honouring Our LifeBlood is an annual recognition ceremony for those who have achieved significant milestones donating blood, platelets and plasma. Since Canadian Blood Services’ inception
600-time donor celebrated at Hamilton blood donor clinic
Eight-year-old cancer survivor thanks 78-year-old St. John’s man for donating blood over 400 times
A family of blood donors
Stark County girl’s plight shines light on blood shortage
3
Jul
On Nov. 11, 8-year-old Gracie Andrews received life-changing news. It was the day she was diagnosed with leukemia, and routine doctor appointments and chemotherapy became a part of her everyday life. Since Gracie’s diagnosis, relatives and friends of the Andrews family have been asking what they can do to help.
‘I Bleed For Preston And Steve’ Blood Drive In King Of Prussia
Charles Drew, the black physician who created the first blood bank in 1941
29
Jun
In 1940, Drew became the first African American to receive a Doctor of Medical Science degree from Columbia University. When World War II broke out in Europe, the British were in need of medical aid, particularly, blood and plasma for transfusions. Organisations, including the American Red Cross, launched the “Blood
Four-Year-Old Lee celebrates his birthday through a blood drive
