Rod Neander went through rounds of chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary in 2019 to fight the lymphoma, but a stem cell transplant was the best option.
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Though the need for blood and blood product donors is always high, Canadian Blood Services says he need is especially significant during the festive season.
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An emotional stop during a long journey.
The Ride for Registry kicked last week, with a visit in front of the Norfolk General Hospital taking place over the weekend.
Brad Adams is riding horseback on a 10 day, 233 kilometre trek to raise awareness of the Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry.
Brad’s wife, Shannon, is a nurse at Norfolk General Hospital, and was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called acute plasma cell leukemia.
The ride, taking place between May 5 and 15.
Search for the event Shannon’s Cell Mates – Ride for the Registry on Facebook to get updates on Brad’s progress over the next few days.