This US Man Has Donated Over 110 Litres Blood, Calls It “Multitasking”

The eye care professional made his first donation when he was in college. A man from Long Island in the United States has donated around 29 gallons of blood (approximately 110 litres) in 49 years. Henry Bickoff, aged 68, started the noble deed in 1975. His blood has helped 693 people, according to the New … Read more

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ2 communities for previous donation policy

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s being called a landmark apology by advocates after Canadian Blood Services acknowledged a previous policy it had in place was discriminatory and homophobic. The old criteria prevented all sexually active men who have sex with men, and some trans people, from donating blood and plasma. It … Read more

Canadian Blood Services seeks 30,000 donors amid holidays: ‘It saves lives’ – National

As Canadians immerse themselves in the whirlwind of holiday festivities, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) faces a pressing challenge. Despite the hustle and bustle of the season, the critical demand for blood and plasma donations persists. In the upcoming weeks, CBS said it needs 30,000 blood donors to make sure hospitals are stocked with blood, which … Read more