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January 19, 2017

At 94, B.C. great-grandmother 'Granny Bea' keeps on giving

At 94 years old, Coquitlam, B.C.'s Beatrice 'Granny Bea' Janyk is one of Canada's oldest blood donors.

Coquitlam,  B.C. – While her neighbours get about in walkers or doze in oversized chairs, great-grandmother Beatrice Janyk is still finding ways to make a difference in the world.

Published in Canada
June 26, 2016

Greater Toronto toddler given the gift of life by blood donation

Timothy Rafanan with his sister Emily playing with an iPad as he receives his regular blood transfusion.

TORONTO – Timothy Rafanan has had more than 100 blood transfusions in his lifetime — and he’ll turn just two years old in August. 

Published in Canada