Get swabbed: stem cell donation
By Roland Fleming
Tag: canadian blood services
Giving the gift of life
BY CASSIE TULECKI Faculty, staff and students gave blood for a good cause Nov. 13 in the gymnasium of the recreation centre at Conestoga College. Last year the college was challenged to donate 72 units of blood at the blood donor clinic, and by the end of the day, 80 units were collected. The hope this year was the clinic would exceed that number. The process takes about an hour, … Continued
Canadian Blood Services discriminates
BY ASHLEY KOWITZ After 30 years, Canada finally lifted its ban on gay men donating blood. For a moment you may rejoice. It’s a step in the right direction you may say. Or is it? The ban may have been lifted, however, there’s a new rule in place. Men must abstain from sexual relations with a man for five years. This is a rule that most say is discrimination. It’s … Continued
