The Hero In You

Plasma donations help save Winnipeg woman's life

One Winnipeg woman is urging Manitobans to donate plasma as these donations are what helped save her life.

Many cancer survivors can now donate blood in Canada

Changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for blood donors in Canada, particularly when it comes to cancer survivors.

'Without her, I'm not here': Manitoba man says stem cell transplant helped him in cancer fight

A father of three and school principal from Carman, Man., said a generous stem cell donor help move him from palliative care to remission.

'Things are looking up': How blood donations helped fight a boy's brain cancer

An 11-year-old boy has a bright future ahead after blood and platelet donations helped him fight off brain cancer.

'You should always help others who are in need': BAPS devotees honour late spiritual leader by giving blood

Members of a global Hindu organization in Manitoba are honouring their late guru's 100th birthday by donating blood this month.

'It changed our lives forever': How blood donations gave a Manitoba family one last Christmas together

Blood donations have made a huge difference in the lives of a Manitoba family – it gave them extra time with their son and the chance to celebrate the holidays one last time together.

The Hero in You: Winnipeg man makes 202nd blood donation

A Winnipeg man who has been donating blood for years recently reached a significant milestone.

'Why wait until it's too late': Promoting the importance of donating blood

Canadian Blood Services, like so many other organizations, felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of regular donors dropped by 31,000, leaving Canadian Blood Services with its lowest donor base in a decade.

'Hero in You' campaign gives more life to Manitobans in need of blood

We're just one week into CTV News Winnipeg's "Hero in You" campaign, and already Manitobans are making a difference for those in need of blood.