Meet James, a 3-year-old in B.C., who is waiting for a second heart transplant.

“Our family is forever grateful for donors,” says James' mother, Heather. “Blood & organ donation saved James’ life many times & will continue to”

Learn about organ donation: organtissuedonation.ca

Ethnic diversity is critical in supplies of blood, stem cells & organs/tissues. Some may require specially matched blood products that often come from donors of similar ethnic background/ancestry.
Listen to Donnovan Bennett Going Deep podcast & learn more: ow.ly/796850Rp972

This National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week, why not teach the kids in your life how to be Mighty?

Learn more about your Mighty Organs and how to have these important conversations with the kids in your life at orgamites.ca

'It felt like this day may have never come. We’re all so unbelievably grateful!” shared Brandy (top, middle) after receiving news there was a suitable kidney donor for her dad.

Register your intent to donate organs & tissues & talk to your family.

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Lucy met her kidney donor, Claire, hours before her lifesaving transplant. Watch their story & learn why we’re asking you to change someone’s life by registering to become an organ donor this National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Full story: blood.ca/en/stories/whe…

Nathan’s life was saved by O-negative donors after he was involved in a serious motorcycle crash.

O-negative blood is always in high demand and short supply. If you are O-negative and able to donate, please book now at ow.ly/yNMS50RnpBG

Thank you CBC for asking me to share my organ transplant story and the importance and impact blood donation had in saving my life Trillium Gift of Life Network (Ontario Health) Canadian Blood Services

Thank you to these students from St. FX University for bringing hope to the 1000’s of patients in Canada waiting for their lifesaving stem cell match.

If you are between the ages of 17-35, you might be the match someone is waiting for. Register today at ow.ly/7BTI50Rmx6O

During National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 21-27), we want to recognize the story of Dylan Kalambay, a young basketball player who returned to the court thanks to a life-saving heart transplant 💚

Watch Heart and Sole here: learn.organtissuedonation.ca/en/film-heart-…

My daughters and I had the honour of lighting the falls GREEN at the illumination tower. Trillium Gift of Life Network (Ontario Health) Donate Your Organs Canadian Blood Services #beadonor

These two selfless people have donated 1147 times combined 🤯

This month, we celebrated Kathleen's 400th donation & Dave’s 747th! Dave & Kathleen, thank you for your dedication to #CanadasLifeline . You make all the difference ❤️

Book your appt today at ow.ly/3fqk50RlemF

National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (NOTDAW) takes place April 21-27. It’s an opportunity to recognize those who have donated to save others, and celebrate those who have received lifesaving transplants.

Learn more: ow.ly/gobI50Rkabl

None other than Thor himself came in to donate at one of our donor centres ⚡️🔨

Thanks for making all the difference for patients in Canada.

Book your first (or next) lifesaving blood or plasma appointment at ow.ly/ZywS50RjXWs ❤️

Melanie celebrated a milestone: walking the entirety of the Camino Frances (her Camino-versary as she calls it) - by walking 10km to her nearest centre to donate blood! Thanks, Melanie, for marking your Camino-versary by making all the difference! 🤩

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This National Volunteer Week (Apr. 14-20, 2024), we’re thrilled to celebrate our volunteers and thank them for their support.

Krisanne thanks donors and makes sure they know they’re appreciated, keeping Canada’s Lifeline strong.

Read more here: ow.ly/4GBb50Rj7YZ

Big thanks to Pretty in Pink for joining us in Scarborough earlier this month! 🎀

Looking for a way to make an impact in your community with your friends, family or colleagues?

Visit ow.ly/KAt650RigtM to learn more about how to get your group involved.

'Do you want to give, or can you talk about it?'

Canadian Blood Services requires 100,000 new blood and plasma donors every year to keep up with demand. #Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela stresses the importance of having the 'giving' conversation with @DonnovanBennett.

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Thank you to Sierra and ALL the amazing volunteers, you’re an integral part of the Canadian Blood Services and Canadian Blood Services - Ontario donation community!

Your smiles, kind greetings - and yes snacks - enhance our donation experience :)

It's National Volunteer Week (Apr. 14-20, 2024)!

Trinity (second from left) recruits young people to join the stem cell registry - thanks, Trinity ❤️

Want to meet a few more volunteers who help make all the difference? Read more here: ow.ly/Jzxw50Rhz8i

In emergency situations, when there's no time to confirm a patient's blood type, O-negative blood can mean the difference between life and death.

If you have O-negative blood and can donate, please book your appointment now at ow.ly/F8Vr50Rig4K