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Barry Yhard: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2025
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Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015, Barry Yhard decided as a survivor to become a First Connection peer support volunteer at LLSC.
Volunteers
A tale of 2 Toms: Gift of life by stem cell donation, and the inspiration to share the story
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When Rod Neander, of Calgary, Alberta, got to hug the man who saved his life, it was the second young father named Tom in the Manchester, UK area who made a big impact in his blood cancer experience.
Leukemia, Stories, Treatment and side effects, Volunteers
Lori Galbraith: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2024
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As we do every year at this time, we highlight one English-speaking volunteer (and one French-speaking volunteer) for outstanding contributions to our First Connection peer support programs.
Events, Stories, Volunteers, Leukemia
Blood cancer ambassador featured in Canadian Blood Services video
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Adam, of Toronto, is a blood and stem cell recipient who was diagnosed with leukemia two days after finding out he was going to become a father.
Advocacy, Partners, Volunteers
Persons newly diagnosed with a blood cancer need reliable resources
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Blood cancer survivors Gary Su, Kolter Bouchard, and Holly Ewanyshyn, talk about their experience learning more from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Media Mentions, Stories, Volunteers, Leukemia, Lymphoma
Caring for a loved one with a blood cancer
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Anticipatory grief experienced by caregiver Laura Martire, who lost her father to acute myeloid leukemia. Laura is a LLSC First Connection Caregiver Program peer volunteer.
Media Mentions, Stories, Volunteers, Leukemia, Mental health and wellness
Hope for People with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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This is a preview of Shawn Omstead's story brought to you by Healthinsight.ca
Media Mentions, Research, Stories, Volunteers, Leukemia
Ottawa in-person ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’
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More than 70 people impacted by blood cancer attended an event in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Education, Events, Volunteers
Winnipeg in-person ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’ conference
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More than 72 people impacted by blood cancer came together from across Manitoba to learn more about blood cancer from medical experts, and to connect with each other over brunch at a downtown Winnipeg hotel.
Education, Events, Volunteers
Returning to work after cancer may not be what you expected
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Life after cancer looks different for every individual, including a return to work - if that is even possible.
Media Mentions, Research, Volunteers