Bower, a Bracebridge resident, woke one night in February to terrible pain, but she and her husband had hosted guests for a dinner party complete with rich foods the evening before, so it was dismissed as indigestion. “I thought ‘Oh, God, I’ve eaten all the wrong things,” she said. But …

Vicky Waldren still cherishes a special gift from her father-in-law Harry Waldren. It serves as a sparkling reminder of how she became a “Donor for Life.” When the Xenia resident made her milestone 100th lifetime donation July 3 at the Dayton Community Blood Center it was in his honor. “It’s …

Life isn’t just about receiving, it’s also about giving, being unselfish, and blessing others when you have the opportunity. Last Friday, I had my second annual blood drive, and mi heart full of gratitude to all those who came out to donate. When mi look and see the number of …

A record number of individuals received the highest award this year for their contributions as blood donors, but fewer younger Singaporeans are taking part in blood donation drives. A total of 1,720 blood donors gathered in Gardens by the Bay for the Champion Blood Donor Recognition Ceremony. Twenty-one of them …

If I’m doing a regular whole blood donation, by the time I’ve made the requisite atheist quip it’s all done and over with, and I’m hunting through the box … Read Full Article

Ahead of World Blood Donor Day this Thursday, Lisa Smyth hears why two families in Northern Ireland feel huge gratitude to those who regularly give blood. ‘James was so ill… he wouldn’t be alive now if he hadn’t had those blood transfusions’ Teacher Laura Lennox (34) lives in Moneymore, Co …

Did you know there’s a 50% chance you or someone you know will need blood at some point in their life? Right now, somewhere in Canada, someone needs a blood transfusion to survive. You have the power to give them life! Canadian Blood Services officials note the need for blood …

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 …