![]() ![]() After five days of blood transfusions and hemodialysis and a liver transplant, he is now a healthy, silly, energetic, charismatic, and thriving eight-year-old. Markus was told that he did not have long to live. No one at the hospital knew what was going on so he was transferred over to BC Children's Hospital where he was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder called ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTC Deficiency). After a day and a half, he slipped into a coma and started having seizures. Markus Milcik was born in Surrey Memorial on November 10, 2014. She is now seven years old and resides in Vancouver. During her treatment she also received more than 50 units of blood products that helped save her life. She received extensive chemotherapy treatment followed by a stem cell transplant in February 2017. With a need for over 100,000 new donors in Canada this year to keep up with demand, this partnership presents an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact."Īs part of the campaign, three recipients of blood and blood products and a committed donor are being featured to raise awareness of the vital impact that donors have on people's lives.Īubrey Hirsch was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in September 2016 when she was only 17 months old. Whitecaps FC are taking a stand and urging football fans to join them in making a lifesaving difference by supporting Canada's Lifeline. "Canadian Blood Services, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and TELUS all share a deep connection with the people of British Columbia. This jersey is not just a piece of clothing, but represents a challenge to football fans to make a positive impact on their community," said Gayle Voyer, associate director of donor relations with Canadian Blood Services. "We are excited to receive support from Vancouver Whitecaps FC through the new Bloodlines jersey. Together, we can make a positive difference to thousands of Canadians each year." "As an organization committed to the health and well-being of Canadians, we're proud to join forces in urging fans to give blood to those in need. "With a shared vision to leverage the power of sport to make a meaningful impact in our local community, our partnership is helping bring much needed awareness and support to important causes, both on and off the field," said Jill Schnarr, chief brand and communications officer, TELUS. Stay tuned to Whitecaps FC social media channels for updates.įor more information on how to help support the Canadian Blood Services, visit blood.ca. ![]() The promotion will also be available at the Whitecaps FC Official Store once the jersey is available in-store. For this reason, we are encouraging all Canadians from coast to coast to coast to download the Canadian Blood Services app and learn how they can help save lives."įrom February 16 to March 31, fans will be able to register for an account on the Canadian Blood Services app GiveBlood () and show it at a home match at BC Place to receive free personalized cresting (name and number) on a 2023 Bloodlines jersey. "We believe in the collective power of our community to come together and make a real difference. "We are proud to partner with TELUS to support Canadian Blood Services and to raise awareness of the pressing need for donors," said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer. For more information on the new jersey, visit /bloodlines. Whitecaps FC and TELUS are urging fans to join in giving back to those who need it most. ![]() With a legacy of giving back, the jersey also shines a light on the pressing need for donors to support Canadian Blood Services. The five stripes on the front of the jersey represent five decades of history as the club enters its 50th anniversary in 2024. Bloodlines are the thread that connect generations of Whitecaps FC fans under a common banner of the beautiful game, supporting Canada's most history-laden club. The jersey features a touch of red that symbolizes both the club's Canadian pride and origins, with the original 1974 red logo featured as a jock tag. VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC unveiled the club's 2023 Bloodlines Jersey on Thursday, supporting Canadian Blood Services and featuring its new premier partner, TELUS. FebruMajor League Soccer (MLS) - Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release ![]()
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