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Could you be Daphne’s perfect match?
Daphne is a devoted wife of 42 years, mother of three and loving grandmother to four young children. She's an active person who hosts every family gathering and has spent her life putting others first while also helping to run her family's business. Last May, Daphne was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. So now, we’re asking others to show up for her.
A stem cell transplant is the cure, but she has yet to find a viable matching donor. No one in her family was a match and neither was anyone in a global stem cell registry search. Her ideal donor is someone who just hasn’t yet joined a stem cell registry. It could be you!
Imagine the feeling of being the one who gives Daphne the chance to make more memories with her loved ones. Joining the Stem Cell Registry is the best way to warm your heart this winter.
Registering is easy, painless and connects you to others in a way that makes a lasting, life-changing impact.
If you’re 17 to 35, join now.
It takes less than 2 minutes to register.
Give and Get Away
Escape to a donor centre this winter
Book and attend a blood or plasma appointment during the Give and Get Away to feel lighter, brighter, better this winter. Plus, with every appointment you attend between January 1 and March 31, 2026, you’ll get a chance to **win round-trip tickets for two to any Air Canada scheduled destination.* **
You can also join the Stem Cell Registry — a feel-good way to give someone a second chance — for an extra entry for a chance to win.*
Ready to escape your winter blues?
*No donation required. Draw closes March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Must be at least 17 years old to enter. Maximum 14 entries per person across all eligible activities. Prize: One (1) prize of two (2) economy class round-trip tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination worldwide, (ARV of CDN $9,200; includes Air Transportation Charges; excludes all taxes, fees and charges). Conditions apply.
Experience what you get when you give.
Donating blood or plasma is a meaningful act that not only makes a life-changing difference for patients in Canada but also brings you a deep sense of fulfillment and personal reward. Help us inspire more people across Canada by sharing what you get out of giving.
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