In memory of Nicole Steffan
On January 5, 2023, we lost our valued friend and colleague, Nicole Steffan.
Nicole paved her way as a highly respected professional through passion, creativity, and a natural intuition for the industry.
Nicole was accepting of all – she was empathetic, understanding and knew what to say and when to say it. Her heart and personality were contagious. She was a comforting soul to confide in – always willing to listen, never judging and sharing sage advice. Many of her family and friends have commented that she was a beacon and has been instrumental in their success and happiness. She was everyone’s personal cheerleader.
With an affinity to challenge herself and push limits, she completed two ½ marathons and several bike-a-thons, raising awareness and thousands of dollars for breast cancer. As a keynote speaker, she shared an inspiring and empowering account of her fight and journey with breast cancer.
Because of Nicole's wish that donations be made to Canadian Blood Services and to consider becoming regular blood donors, we are championing this cause in her name.
Your support of Canadian Blood Services will play an integral role in connecting patients with lifesaving blood and blood products where and when they need them. By making a financial gift, you become an integral part of Canada’s Lifeline.
Did you know?
- Every 60 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood.
- Over 80 diseases can be treated with stem cell transplants.
- At any given moment, approximately 4,500 Canadians are waiting for organ transplants.
- Over 100,000 new donors are needed in Canada this year to keep pace with demand for lifesaving products and services.
Financial donations help us to strengthen our national programs and initiatives for blood, stem cells, organ and tissue donations, and research and innovation. Every donation makes a difference in our efforts to improve outcomes for Canadian patients, by helping us to:
- Recruit the next generation of blood donors;
- Build a robust stem cell registry that reflects Canada’s ethnic diversity;
- Strengthen the organ and tissue donation and transplantation system; and
- Drive world-class research in transfusion and transplantation medicine.
Thank you so much for your support. Together, we are Canada’s Lifeline.
For more information on how financial donations help save lives, please visit give.blood.ca.
