Have you ever wondered about the impact  Canadian Blood Services has on patient lives? Join us for a compelling conversation with Jhoanna Del Rosario as she walks us through the many ways you can support Canadian Blood Services beyond blood donation. From financial contributions to registering for stem cell and organ donations, there are numerous avenues to make a difference. Jhoanna shares details about the impactful, Assignment Saving Lives, bursary scholarship program designed to recruit new donors among post-secondary students and emphasizes the urgent need for donations, especially from diverse ethnic groups.  

During the episode Jhoanna opens up about her own father's battle with stage four lung cancer in the Philippines and how that personal experience highlighted the contrast between blood donation systems in Canada and abroad. Her story is a powerful reminder of why a reliable blood donation system is crucial, and how her passion has driven the growth of the Partners for Life program, ensuring a steady supply of blood for those in need.

Key Messages in the Episode

• Jhoanna’s Story
• Why Canadian Blood Services
• Partners for Life
• Assignment Saving Lives
• How to donate blood & other ways to support
• Calgary’s New Blood Donor Centre

About Our Guests

Jhoanna Del Rosario is the Community Development Manager for Canadian Blood Services Calgary. Jhoanna has been with Canadian Blood Services for 14 years and is responsible for donor relations, donor recruitment and partnership management for the Calgary fixed site donor center. With over 48,000 whole blood units’ collections target and 5000 new donor targets, the Canadian Blood Services Calgary fixed site is one the most successful and largest blood donor center in Canada. Jhoanna grew the Partners for Life program from 40 partner organizations in 2010 to currently over 500 partner organizations supporting Canadian Blood Services.

What is Give Amplify Connect?

There’s a story behind every action. Give Amplify Connect is a podcast from the Wolfe Pack Warriors Foundation that gives a voice to the Alberta-based charitable organizations creating community impact, changing lives, and making a difference. Driven by honest conversations with host Kristy Wolfe, it’s a chance for passionate changemakers to share their story.

Learn more at wolfepackwarriors.com

Podcast music used with artist permission
"Okay" by Ellen Braun