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Fliptop Battle: the Modern Balagtasan Essay
Fliptop Battle: the Modern Balagtasan
As a developing country on a contemporary period dominated with diverse influences, different sectors and government organizations as well as the non-governmental organizations anticipate on how to elevate and preserved the most powerful tool for communication – Language. Language is used to express inner thoughts and emotions, make sense of complex and abstract thought, communicate with others, as well as to establish rules and to preserved culture. It is used to inform people of what a person might feel, desire, anticipate, and communicate effectively with words, gestures, and tone of voice in a multitude of situation. Language is a special gift from God to mankind; if language doesn't exist, human civilization would be impossible. Apart from being a means of communication, it is also a source of thinking as well as an expression. This is the reason why it is termed as "species uniform" possession of human beings.1 Language change and shifts as time passes by for a variety of reasons responding on social, economic, and political pressures.
History records many examples of language changed and shifts fueled by invasions, colonization, and migration. Even without these kinds of influences, a language can change and shifts dramatically if enough users alter the way they speak.2 Media is a general form for modern channels of public information. Traditionally, they are radio, televisions, films, newspapers, and internet. These disseminate information and entertainment on a wide scale and their powers of manipulating public opinion are the subject of much discussion and research.3 Media are changing the terms of our engagement with language and social semiosis in late modernity, and with linguistic variation and dialect as part of that. Media made a great impact on language change by means of word adaptation as well as familiarization of words especially on Filipino people as shown on television, internet, radio, or even newspaper. Multimedia serves as a pathway for manifesting new ideas on preserving languages like the newly formed Filipino rhythmical poetry debate known as "Fliptop Battle" popularized through "Youtube", a very popular video sharing Web site that lets anyone upload short videos for private or public viewing.
4 Fliptop Battle is a rap battle league in the Philippines partake by young Filipino rappers or popularly called as battle "emcees" considered as geniuses on a contemporary Filipino language and made to help Philippine rappers promote and train both rap skills and abilities as well as to educate the masses both on a hip-hop cultural level and on a commonsensical level. The league places these rappers in a pit against each other in a battle of lyrical creativity and innate musical rhythm.5 Balagtasan is Filipino art of publicly arguing in extemporaneous, scaled and rhymed poetry manner formed by a group of Filipino poets in April 6, 1924 to commemorate the birth of Francisco Balagtas. Similar to the Fliptop Battle of contemporary period, this were fought by two different "Makata", has a moderator, and has jurors that will decide whether who among the two excelled. 6 Balagtasan is a prominent type of literature from the time when is was discovered in 1924 until the world war II started.
Balagtasan brightens the popularity of lots of makata. Well-noted theatres such as Opere House, Olympic Stadium, and Teatro Zorilla as well as the different theatres in the Philippines were fulled by public. A very expressive battle of discourse on Magazines, Newspapers, and even on the Radio were labeled before the world war II started. Different versions of Balagtasan pop-up in every regions of the language, as well as adopted language like English and Spanish. Being a form of national literature, it is still part of the lives of every filipino not just the whole form balagtasan but every piece of it as a cultural expression.7 Fliptop Battle and the conventional Balagtasan are both battle of wisdom and free-flowing poetic discourse.
They give entertainment through humorous approach, bullying using hard-hitting words, and proving who among them is the best. Fliptop Battle as the modern Balagtasan is the focus of this study. Analyzing and critiquing is the main purpose of this research paper. Specifically, this study sought why Fliptop Battle dubbed as Balagtasan of modern day. This study was likewise anchored on the assumption that Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan as one of the modern significant pathway on the preservation of Philippine Language and educating masses on a new breed of wordsmith and calling attention on a dying culture in the Philippines.
Statement of the Problem:
The study intends to investigates and analyze the benefits together with the profile of Fliptop Battle as the modern balagtasan. Specifically, this study sought to answer to the following questions: 1. What are the characteristics of the Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan and the Conventional Balagtasan? 2. What is the common feature of the modern and the conventional balagtasan? 3. What are the existing influences of "Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan" poses along:
a. Music
b. Literature
c. Language
d. Entertainment
4. What is the significant contribution of "Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan" to the preservation of Philippine Language and Culture?
Scope and Delimitation:
The primary objective of the study is to know why Fliptop Battle is called as the "Modern Balagtasan" and how will it aid on the preservation of the Philippine Language and Culture. The secondary objective of this study is to know its role and to understand how Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan affects and influences the Philippine Music industry, Entertainment, Literature, and Language. As an addendum, the study will only include major information concerning Fliptop Battle.
Significance of the Study:
The reason why this study is significant can be explained from three aspects. First, this study investigates the nature, quality, traits, attribute, peculiarity, and distinctiveness of Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan to the conventional Balagtasan. Consequently, this research might offer an empirical awareness to the reader on a dying culture reincarnated through a modern method. Second, this study will give knowledge to the readers regarding the stand of Fliptop Battle to Philippine Music industry, Literature, Language, and Entertainment. Third, it is hoped that this study may help the readers, as well as the authorities on providing the information addressed to the contribution of Fliptop Battle to Philippine Language and Culture.
The researchers believed that this study would be beneficial to the following: Literature and Language Teachers — this study will help them in demonstrating and discussing the Modern Balagtasan in contrast to the conventional balagtasan and encourage the students to love for own culture. Other Researchers – the study will serve as their reference encouraging them to research on different issues concerning cultural problems that needs a corresponding action and a guide for their studies and related purposes. Authorities – this study will serve to different sectors, governmental and non-governmental organizations as additional reference and will call their attention not just on the preservation of Philippine language and literature but also on the conservation and promotion of Philippine culture.
1Brown, Steven & Attardo, Salvatorre "Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation: An Introduction to Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics for Non-specialists", The University of Michigan Press, 2000,2005., Pp. 160 2Mulfwene, Saliko S. "Language Evolution: Contact, Competition, and Change", Cromwell Press, Wiltshirem, Great Britain, 2009 Pp.197 3Hawksby, Lester "Philip's Encyclopedia" Octopus Publishing Group, c2007., Pp. 505 4 http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/YouTube
5http://neillangit.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/modern-balagtasan/ (August 9, 2010) 6Zafra, Galileo S. "Balagtasan: Kasaysayan at Antolohiya" Ateneo de Manila University Press, Quezon City Philippines, c1999., Pp. 4-11
7 Ibid., 13.
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies
This chapter presents the related literatures and studies gathered from various books, published and unpublished materials, internet and other references which are related to the present study. This section also consists of synthesis of the state of the art, analytical framework, analytical paradigm, definition of terms, and notes.
Related Literature:
This present the related literature reviewed "Fliptop Battle: The modern
Balagtasan – An Analysis" is a product of research, and reading on several literatures and studies. Several books such as encyclopedias, journals, magazine, newspapers, audio-visual materials, and other standard reference were used. The Balagtasan: Kasaysayan at Antolohiya of Galileo S. Zafra is a collection of past events, origins, and literary works of popular "makata's" in the Philippines since the era of Balagtasan has started and wrote about transforming the consciousness and fighting alien interests and the ills of the society concerning cultural awareness.1 In a documentary video done by Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, it was discussed that Fliptop Battle is a new tool in preserving and reviving the forgotten oral tradition of the Filipinos namely the "Balagtasan". Traditions of every ethnicity serve as an identity who they are and where they came from. Based on the documentary, the so-called Modern Balagtasan popularly known as Fliptop Battle is being practiced by youths anywhere such as in school, street, and bars.
On one of the video footage where CBCP's Fr. Melvin Castro was featured, he stressed that Fliptop Battle is a very good invention of the youth and can be developed, purified, and elevate the quality.2 Saab Magalona (2010) is a writer of Philippine Star Newspaper. She featured and wrote about Aric Yuson, the founder of the Balagtasan of the modern day. Aric is the son of Alfred Yuson, a well respected Filipino writer and according to the interview done by Magalona, Aric has always been a fan of the battling aspect of hip-hop and watches different battle leagues online such as the biggest rap battle in the world Grind Time Now by America and Canada's King of The Dot. "As for rap or emcee battles, I enjoy the spontaneity, competition, and of course, the relatively twisted humor employed in degrading your opponent" Aric shares. The facet is entertaining in itself, but ultimately he enjoys how concepts are formed and then articulated in battle verse.
He wanted to apply it to Philippine culture that's why the Fliptop Battle was born. The merit of Fliptop Battle is to educate the masses on both hip-hop and dying culture in the Philippines which is the Balagtasan especially on the promotion of social awareness.3 In the documentary film done by Motorcycle Diaries of GMA News TV, Jay Taruc presented facts about the Fliptop Battle considered as the Balagtasan of the modern day, its nature, and how Fliptop battle is being practiced. The documentary also reveals that Fliptop Battle is somewhat a pathway for rappers to promote and educate masses about the hip—hop culture.4 "Teenagers have a playful mind that's why it is natural for them to invent their vocabulary; in fact they can form little language.
Changes in Language are normal in every existing language like Filipino". – It is according to Virgilio Almario, a Philippine National Artist for Literature on an interview done by Television channel GMA News TV on the show Balitanghali regarding the impact of Bekimon, Jejemon, and Fliptop Battle: The Modern Balagtasan to Filipino Language.5 In the July, 2010 issue of FHM Magazine, Fliptop Battle was featured together with the founder of it namely Aric Yuson, popularly known as ANYGMA. They presented facts about Fliptop Battle, its origin, behavior, nature, concept, and other important details. The article also stressed that "Fliptop Battle is one of the Youtube sensations of 2010 because it has gone viral with several of video hits million views in just a couple months".
Related Studies:
This presents the related studies, which the researchers were able to find. The development of this study was taken from published and unpublished theses. The Published Doctor in Filipino Thesis of Galileo S. Zafra entitled, The "Dalumat ng Katuwiran mulang Duplo hanggang Balagtasan" is a study were Balagtasan is being invoked. It is the continuation of his past study entitled "Kasaysayan at Retorika ng Balagtasan. This study is vital to the following mainly the Literature, History of poetry, Ethnography of Native Culture, and to the Filipino and Ancestral Philosophy. In literature, it provides unique principles to elevate the native literature particularly in rhetorical and oral traditions of regarding verbal jousts and Balagtasan. In history of poetry, distinctions between poetical joust and Balagtasan from native rituals, it can be used as a cradle to reintroduce the history of poetry in the Philippines. In ethnography of native culture, this offers vital promulgation of fundamentals which will awaken the existence of past events and can be used as a tool for studying culture and data.
In Filipino and ancestral phisophy, the study could be a reference in philosophical discourse through the use of criticism. This study is related to the present study since both dealt with Balagtasan as a nearly forgotten tradition in the Philippines. Loreviza, et.al., "Philipine seditious dramas as a tool for social awareness" a study mainly to create social awareness on every readers and researchers about the events may happen on the environment using the most powerful tool on influencing the masses – Media. "As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and no man rebelled, those wrongs would last forever – Clarence Darrow", as part of the community people are subjected to be more critical thinker.
If all of these wrongs get ignored, ancestral heritages would probably be forgotten especially the new generation. This study is related to the study since both dealt with social awareness. "Social issues are inevitable", a phrase which was stressed on the study "Social problems reflected in the selected essays from Time Asia Magazine" by Bongalon et.al.,This study focuses on several essays concerning present social issues and aimed to have an understanding on the problems found in their surroundings and its implication to the society which has been taken for granted. In relation to the present study, both aims to persuade the masses in appreciating literary works and create social awareness regarding social issues.
Synthesis of the State of the Art:
The related literature reviewed helped the researchers on finding necessary information relevant to the present study, including the concrete definition of Balagtasan. The evolution of it from the early period to the present as well as how Balagtasan as a literary form has contributed to the lives of every Filipinos and how it mirrors the society. Especially on the Zafra has a wide scope of Balagtasan on his study "Ang Dalumat ng Katuwiran Mulang Duplo Hanggang Balagtasan". He included the "Duplo" or poetic jousts in his study which is said to be one of the influences of Balagtasan although, the whole dissertation talks about Balagtasan itself. This study becomes the basis of the present study on the contextual of traditional Balagtasan and he then clearly portrays the Balagtasan as a whole.
He proved Balagtasan as a form of literature that has vital role in traditions which is culture to the Filipinos. The presentation of the Balagtasan is unique, original, and convincing because of his methodology and ethnography which lead to an evident of the literature and to the society where it belongs. Bongalon et.al., focused on persuading the masses in appreciating literary works of Filipino writers and to generate awareness in the social issues. They used essays from a magazine regarding social issues which nowadays have been overlooked by many.
Loveriza et.al., objective was to convince the readers as well as researchers to become more socially aware on their society and to be more patriotic in their cultural heritages which is similar to the present study. They used Philippine Seditious Drama as a tool which will aid on the witlessness of the present society and in comparison to the present study, both uses audio-visual materials. In this regard the researchers were inspired by this study because no one has yet conducted a research about the Fliptop Battle as the Modern Balagtasan considering that is new in the present society which has a great bearing and significance to the society as whole.
This study rests on the theory of Max Horkheimer's (1937) Critical Theory. It deals with revitalization of radical, social and cultural criticism. This theory has two core concept: first is that "critical theory should be directed at totality of society in its historical specificity, and the second is that critical theory should improve the understanding of society by integrating all the major social sciences including geography, economics, sociology, history, political science, anthropology, and psychology.
2 The first concept deals with addressing it to the society through historical approach. In society, history is part of culture; failure to preserve cultural heritages will lead to overlooking. That's the reason why Horkheimer have come up with this concept. The second concept states that critical theory should elevate the awareness of society by invoking the components of social sciences. A broad understanding of milieu particularly on societal components will aid on the preservation of cultural heritages and social awareness of every society. This theory aims not just to determine what was wrong with the contemporary society of the present but, by identifying progressive aspects and tendencies within it to help transform society for better.
Subject: Philippines,
University/College: University of Arkansas System
Type of paper: Thesis/Dissertation Chapter
Date: 14 October 2016
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September 12, 2016
National Honouring our Lifeblood is an annual event that celebrates the people and organizations whose support sustains our country's blood system, stem cell network and transplant system.
Peer Recruiters
National Partner
Blood Donors
Stem Cell Donors
Living Organ Donor
National Employee Award of Distinction
The Schilly Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient Speaker
Today Mark is Canada's best known gardener connecting with over two million Canadians weekly through various media outlets. Whether through his weekly CTV News 'Green File' segment, his weekly blog, twitter feed or his more than 20 books, his personable style resonates with audiences across Canada.
Mark serves as spokesperson and horticultural consultant for Home Hardware Canada, C.I.L. Golf Green and Green Earth Garden Products. He is an avid supporter and volunteer spokesperson for SHARE Agricultural Foundation, benefiting subsistence farmers in Central and South America. Mark is also the founding Chair of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute, a campaign to plant 117,000 trees on the Highway of Heroes: a living tribute to each person who made the ultimate sacrifice in war for all Canadians. In July 20 16 Mark was appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to promoting and developing horticulture education in Canada and for his ability to explain how Canadians can protect the environment.
Mark views blood donation as an important part of giving back to the community and a form of philanthropy. Despite undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, he managed to donate blood 97 times before his 60th birthday. Mark believes blood donation should be honoured as a gift to humanity, which is a reflection of his lifelong passion for nurturing life in the natural world. Mark lives in his environmentally-friendly dream home north of Toronto where he enjoys his 10 acre garden.
Raman is a young man whose goal is to never sit idle. He started donating blood in high school as part of the Young Blood For Life program. While at university he noticed his campus was not involved in blood donation. To Raman, the opportunity to do good seemed obvious. As a member of the Punjabi Student Association at Simon Fraser University he contacted Canadian Blood Services to organize a blood drive. Raman recruited 104 donors during his week long drive. He recruited friends, family, acquaintances and complete strangers. Raman also spearheaded a OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network recruitment event within adding almost 40 new registrants.
Raman will be entering his third year at Simon Fraser University in September, 2016. He is taking criminology with aspirations to become a lawyer.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Raman believes that "helping others in a small way can make a big difference if everyone contributes." It is this attitude that makes him an exceptional Peer Recruiter. Raman was inspired to get involved and give life ecause he noticed that there was an opportunity to make a positive impact on his community.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Raman knows that some people are hesitant to donate blood and blood products. Using knowledge to drive out fear and misconceptions is Raman's favourite way to convince others to get involved. Raman believes in the power of educating people about Canada's blood system. As he says, "after all if we are educated, what can't we do?"
Kendra took on the role of Champion of the Partners For Life program at the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation in 2015. In one year she increased the member base by 49 per cent and the number of units donated by 60 per cent. Kendra has ensured that all 14 clinics in Saskatchewan are supported and well attended. Kendra has also hosted Canadian Blood Services at her workplace to promote the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network. Married with two young children aged six and three, Kendra is kept on her toes outside of work as well. Coaching soccer and helping run an indoor playground round out Kendra's busy schedule.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Kendra believes it's important to practice what you preach. As a member of the Wellness Committee at the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation she encouraged her fellow employees to donate across Saskatchewan. "I can't advocate if I'm not donating too" she says. Kendra credits her in-clinic experience with keeping her coming back. Canadian Blood Services staff always "took the time to make sure I felt good about donating" Kendra says.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Giving blood is "an opportunity to give back to our communities with a very minimal effort" Kendra says. She explains that the "impact that you can have by giving an hour of your time is tremendous." For Kendra, the result is the important point to emphasize, "Whether you donate 80 times or three times - regardless of the number, you've made an impact."
For the last four years Cassidy, a Grade 12 student in Kenora, has been in charge of educating classmates about donating blood. Alongside playing volleyball, soccer and figure skating she makes presentations to her peers and helps sign them up to donate blood. Cassidy believes a big part of her job as student representative is combating misconceptions associated with donating. "Lots of people think it's going to be painful or scary," Cassidy explains. "But once they try it they realize it's not as big of a deal as they thought."
A member of the student council, Cassidy would eventually like to become a pediatrician. She will be attending Western University in the fall in the nursing program.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
After witnessing her mother fight and win a battle with cancer Cassidy knew she wanted to be involved in the medical field. When a t eacher approached her looking for a student representative for Canadian Blood Services Cassidy was inspired to take action. Once she learned more about blood donation Cassidy knew "it was important to educate others about how they can save lives."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Cassidy convinces others to give life using the power of education. Cassidy says "lots of people were scared that it would hurt or take a long time, I explained how it works and that donation doesn't' take that long." When recruiting her peers, Cassidy focuses on "how donations can help others and make a difference in their lives." All you have to do is roll up your sleeve.
Helen is a freelance writer with deep roots in community organizations including her local Optimist International club. Altruism is close to her heart. As Helen says, it "enriches your own life when you help someone else." Helen is a big advocate for Canadian Blood Services on social media, promoting local blood donor clinics and swabbing events on Facebook and Twitter. Since the death of her infant son, she has also been involved with the Bereaved Families of Ontario, Midwestern Region, which provides peer support to those who are grieving. Helen has been married for 26 years and is the mother of two adult children as well as a proud member of the "Get It Done for Chris LeBrun" team.
Helen has also reached out to her local Optimist club to start its own blood donor drive. Several Optimist members have become regular blood donors as a result.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Helen is a long-time blood donor following the example set by her father. She began actively promoting blood donation when her friend Chris LeBrun was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2014. When she found out that he would need a stem cell transplant Helen says, "we promoted getting swabbed. We focused on educating others of the need for people to join the stem cell registry." Helen emphasizes that she was just one of many friends and family on the "Get It Done" team. She says, "Chris was a very kind and generous person so many people were motivated to get involved."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
For Helen, the foundation for inspiring others to donate blood or stem cells is pretty simple, "there is no replacement for blood, and there are people in need" she says. This fact combined with "the feeling you get from helping other people is very compelling." says Helen.
Kathy began donating blood with her friend Chris LeBrun while attending Wilfrid Laurier University. When Chris was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2014 Kathy turned to social media to help organize the "Get It Done For Chris LeBrun" team to recruit blood and stem cell donors. Working with other team members including Chris' family, Kathy helped promote the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network and blood donation. Thanks to the team's efforts, over 1,000 potential stem cell donors were added to the OneMatch Network and they have tallied over 600 blood donations. Sadly, Chris lost his battle on December 6, 2015. The "Get It Done" team continues to recruit blood and stem cell donors in his memory.
As a Chiropractic Assistant Kathy works as part of a team that specializes in helping people maximize their health and enjoyment of life. She enjoys keeping active including cross country skiing and photography.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Kathy was inspired by her friend Chris, whose goal was to reach 100 blood donations by the time he turned 50 years old. When Chris was diagnosed with Leukemia and no longer able to donate he had 77 donations to his credit. Kathy says, "We knew we had to find a way to help him reach his goal" and so, the "Get It Done" team was born.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Convincing others to get involved is at the core of what the "Get It Done" team does so well. For Kathy, adding her personal story is the most effective. She explains that "when you see somebody you love receive blood it really drives the importance home." Kathy focuses on sharing Chris' story with others and is committed to honouring his memory by continuing to recruit with the "Get It Done" team.
Krista's daughter Carly, now four, was born with a congenital heart defect and received multiple units of blood during her open heart surgery. Carly's experience inspired Krista to educate herself on the need for blood donation and how she might help others in need. Over the course of three years Krista has held multiple In Honour clinics for her daughter, recruiting over 90 donors each time. Krista has also recruited LifeBus groups and encouraged numerous families affected by heart defects to hold their own In Honour clinics. A social worker by profession, Krista enjoys volunteering and has founded the NL Heart Support Group for other families in Newfoundland affected by heart defects.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Krista's daughter Carly was born with a congenital heart defect and underwent open heart surgery at less than 4 months old. "She would not have survived without blood donated by complete strangers" says Krista. This incident inspired Krista to organize blood donor clinics in honour of Carly and recruit friends and family to donate. "Carly is my inspiration and my hero" says Krista.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Krista uses her daughter's story as an example of the power of blood donation. Krista tells potential donors; "Look at my daughter. She's an energetic, happy little girl who wouldn't be here without blood donors." This simple fact has convinced people across Newfoundland to roll up their sleeves and give life.
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School has been both a Partner For Life and a Young Blood For Life advocate for over 10 years. Michele Stea, a grade 12 biology teacher with 24 years of experience has been the champion that organizes group donations for students. Michele has worked tirelessly to promote blood donation to fellow coworkers, students and to local media. Michele also works to support the student champions overseeing the promotion of blood donation on the school's social media accounts. Over the past 10 years Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School has been responsible for over 1300 whole blood donations, an accomplishment that is a great source of pride for all the student donors.
Michele's volunteer commitments outside of the classroom include fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society. In her family life, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, biking and canoeing with her husband, Tony, and her two daughters, ages 19 and 16.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Michele found her inspiration to promote blood donation in the classroom. While teaching her grade 12 students about the circulatory system, the idea to donate blood evolved as a way "to inspire young adults to give back to the community." It is important to Michele that her students are community minded and giving blood put that value into action.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Convincing teenagers to get involved with Canadian Blood Services is Michele's strong suit. Her success, she says, comes from "tapping into the empathy that teenagers feel and the empowerment that comes from knowing that they can do something to help." Altruism is a value that Michele teaches right along with biology, inspiring her students to give blood and take pride in their ability to help others.
Entero Corporation has been a Partner For Life member since 2010. As President and CEO Stephen Remmington's support has been the catalyst for the success of their partnership with Canadian Blood Services. In his role at Entero Stephen develops and manages the company's corporate vision and business strategies. Leading by example Stephen and other members of the executive team donate blood regularly. Entero works hard to fill two Life Buses with blood donors every two months and participates in the Calgary Corporate Blood Challenge. Entero has a small staff of 80 people but donates 125 units of blood per year, proving that no matter your size you can make a difference.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Stephen is the first to acknowledge that Entero's partnership with Canadian Blood Services is a team effort. Personally, he has seen the power of blood donation within his own family. Both his father and father in law have been blood recipients in the past and "receiving blood saved their lives" Stephen says. This personal experience inspires him to action and to use his influence to inspire others.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
For Stephen, donating blood is "one of the most powerful charitable acts one can make because blood is literally a priceless gift." The ability to impact and perhaps save someone's life directly through your own actions is a rare opportunity. Stephen strives to convince other's to use their power by leading by example and always rolling up his sleeve.
Awesome & Beyond joined the Partners For Life program in 2015, collecting 85 units and recruiting 45 new donors. Tanya Masse the founder of Awesome & Beyond, is a writer as well as a graphic and web designer by trade. She works diligently to support the Kingston, Ontario permanent clinic with a standing group booking every month. Tanya goes to great lengths to ensure the appointments are filled. From offering free transportation and childcare for donors, to recruiting friends, family and strangers on social media, Tanya is committed to supporting Canada's blood system. Awesome & Beyond, a company dedicated to encouraging people to see the positive and humor in life also supports Canadian Blood Services by promoting the PFL program on its website.
Tanya works from her home while caring for her husband, Kevin who was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2013. Kevin is battling Graftversus- host disease, but is currently cancer free.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Tanya was first inspired to give life after her husband Kevin's diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. When Kevin was told that he would need a bone marrow transplant and blood transfusions to survive Tanya was inspired to action. Knowing that "nothing but the generosity of a stranger would save Kevin's life" motivated Tanya to support Canada's blood system in any way she could.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Tanya knows what an irreplaceable gift that donation of blood and stem cells is. She often shares her family's experience to underscore the importance of giving life. She enjoys eradicating the "misconceptions people have about the stem cell and blood donation process." Tanya's process is to "appeal to people's hearts to change their minds."
Indie88, a radio station based in Toronto, Ontario believes in the importance of giving back to the community. Working as a Senior Promotions Coordinator Ashley Kubbinga took this value to heart when she reached out to form a partnership with Canadian Blood Services. For the past four years Indie88's Halloween blood drive has become a staple of their events calendar. Ashley has worked to coordinate cost free advertising and onair promotion for Toronto's permanent clinic. Indie88 has gone above and beyond to support Canada's blood system. During their yearly drive Indie88 conducts interviews of blood recipients on air to promote blood donation amongst their listeners. The station also sends a ground crew to drive foot traffic to the Toronto clinic. During the Halloween blood drive Indie88 also hosts a live radio feed from the clinic reaching thousands of Torontonians with the important message of giving life.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Indie88 is a community minded station. When "looking for a way to give back to the community in a positive way promoting Canadian Blood Services just made sense" says Ashley. She was further inspired by the volunteers who she met at the Toronto clinic saying "it takes people with a good heart to volunteer like that, and we wanted to work with those types of people."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Ashley knows that "when you donate blood or your time you could be saving a child, a mother, a father, or your best friend." For the team at Indie88 the positive impact that you can make is a very convincing reason to get involved. Moreover, as Ashley points out "you get to feel very special and leave the clinic knowing you've done good."
Irving Oil Ltd. began as a small service station in Bouctouche, New Brunswick and has grown to become the leading regional energy company in Eastern Canada. Irving Oil knows that the success of their business is tied to the communities where they operate, so they aim to strengthen their community in every way they can. Darlene Farrell, Irving Oil's Occupational Health and Wellness nurse has been living this value by hosting blood donor clinics for employees for over 10 years. The company promotes their own clinics by sharing personal stories and providing refreshments to those that donate. In the last 12 months Darlene has worked to spearhead a campaign that collected 230 units of blood from employees. Irving Oil also promotes its partnership with Canadian Blood Services by advertising the need for blood donors on their outdoor signage. Irving Oil knows the importance of giving back and is committed to continuing to use their power to give life.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
As a nurse Darlene understands the importance of blood donation, having "witnessed the power of blood donation on patients in the past." Darlene is inspired by being able to help others and is thankful that the leadership team at Irving Oil feels the same. With Darlene's hard work and Irving Oil's blessing this successful partnership shows no signs of slowing.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
For Darlene, the way to convince others to use their power to give life is through the power of education. She says, "It's important for people to understand that the need for blood is constant and that this selfless act truly can make a difference to patients in need. With more knowledge people become aware of the importance of donating blood."
RBC Financial Group is a long-standing supporter of Canadian Blood Services. Prior to 2014, support was decentralized at the local level. In 2014, with support from Shauneen Bruder, Executive Vice President, Personal and Commercial Banking Operations, RBC Financial Group began a national approach to the partnership.
RBC Financial Group employees contributed 1415 units of blood across Canada in 2015. The Partners For Life team is striving to achieve 1500 units in 2016. The company also supports Canada's blood system by hosting on-site mobile clinics at three locations in the Toronto area.
The partnership between Canadian Blood Services and RBC Financial Group is based in support from an executive sponsor who identified the opportunity to increase employee engagement by taking a coordinated, national approach. RBC Financial Group shares information with employees via a dedicated PFL page on RBC Connect - an internal social media tool.
RBC Financial Group has been a generous supporter, providing financial donations totaling more than $168,000 since 1998. RBC Financial Group has also provided generous in-kind contributions of clinic space in Toronto totaling $280,000 over seven years.
Michael Lawrence, National Manager, Workspace Strategy Shared Services Operations RBC Personal & Commercial Banking and Amanda Moore Director, Privacy Risk Management RBC Dominion Securities have been instrumental in shepherding this partnership. They have worked tirelessly to develop a cohesive national strategy to promote blood donation and the power of giving life to RBC Financial Group employees across Canada.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Michael Lawrence has always had a personal interest in blood donation. He states that "from the age of 18 I was aware of the need." When a colleague challenged him to investigate how he could increase employee participation Michael was inspired to develop a national blood donation strategy for RBC Financial Group employees.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
When speaking with fellow employees Michael always highlights the fact that "if a patient needs blood, there is no alternative product. It's a vital and valuable component that allows medical teams to save lives."
Dr. Samantha Nutt is an award-winning activist, bestselling author and acclaimed public speaker based in Toronto, Ontario. A medical doctor and a founder of the renowned international aid organization War Child, Dr. Nutt has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many of the world's major conflict zones. A leading authority on current affairs, international aid and foreign policy, Dr. Nutt is one of the most recognized voices in the not-for-profit arena. With a career that has spanned more than two decades, her work has benefited hundreds of thousands of children globally.
Dr. Nutt is a regular foreign affairs panelist on CBC News The National with Peter Mansbridge and her written work has been published by The Globe and Mail, The National Post, Maclean's Magazine, Reuters, The Ottawa Citizen and The Huffington Post. In July 2011, Dr. Nutt was appointed to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour, for her contributions to improving the lives of young people in the world's worst conflict zones.
Dr. Nutt graduated Summa Cum Laude from McMaster University, earned an MSc with distinction from London University, and holds a Fellowship in Community Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She is further certified by the College of Family Practice and completed a sub specialization in women's health through the University of Toronto as a Women's Health Scholar. In addition, Dr. Nutt is on the Board of Directors of the David Suzuki Foundation, and is an Advisor to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Dr. Nutt believes in encouraging public engagement in global issues and inspiring others to make a difference. Dr. Nutt's history of advocating for altruism makes her a natural champion for promoting each person's power to give life.
Ambitious and goal oriented, Sheetal always approaches her volunteer roles with zeal. For Sheetal, volunteering is a way to connect with and give back to her community. Her dedication to Canadian Blood Services has made her integral to donor recruitment efforts in Victoria, British Columbia. Sheetal regularly researches, plans and executes recruitment events single handedly and has been responsible for holding some of Vancouver Island's most successful recruitment events. Sheetal also volunteers on behalf of the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network and sits on the Regional Liaison Committee. When she is not working as a Senior Financial Analyst with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations she also enjoys volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Engaging with her community is very important to Sheetal. Volunteering, Sheetal explains, "lets me help a great cause and be involved in the community." She goes on to say that staff members at Canadian Blood Services have a "considerate and flexible attitude" that keeps her motivated to use her power to give life.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Sheetal takes a simple and direct approach to recruiting others to use their power to give life. She always makes a point of advocating not just for blood donation but also for the power of volunteering. She explains, "giving the gift of your time is just as important as giving blood – they can both help to save someone's life."
Marianne has lived in Rosthern, Saskatchewan for over 40 years and has been practicing law for almost 30. Her preferred areas of practice are real estate, mortgages, wills and estates, and municipal law. Deeply involved in her community, Marianne worked as a volunteer with the Rosthern blood donor clinic for more than 17 years. Diligent and committed, she would often call before the clinic to make sure all the appointments slots were filled.
Over the years, Marianne has served as secretary of the local school board, alderman of the Town of Rosthern, chair of the local hospital board, and is currently Secretary of the Rosthern Lions Club. Marianne has 50 blood donations to her credit and is married to a fellow blood donor. She has two adult daughters.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Marianne received blood transfusions in 1984 during childbirth and is well aware of the lifesaving impact blood donation can have. When Marianne joined her local Lions Club in 1998 she took their motto "we serve" to heart. When Canadian Blood Services began instituting clinics in her community Marianne jumped at the chance to get involved and make a difference.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Marianne's favourite statistic for convincing others to give life is that 50 percent of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives but only about four per cent of Canadians are blood donors. To Marianne, the gap in those numbers provides a compelling reason to give, as she says, "why wouldn't you want to make those odds better? After all it could be you that is in need someday."
Earnest and Cookie Shapera's goal is to add 1000 potential donors to the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network. When asked what they'll do when they reach that goal, Earnest cheerfully replies "well, then we'd want to get another 1000." The couple, who have been married for 53 years, are eager and committed volunteers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The parents of three beautiful daughters and the grandparents of four have always felt that it is important to give back to the community. From Earnest's position on the Children's Hospital Foundation Advisory Council, to the couple's 30 year involvement in organizing the annual Teddy Bears' Picnic, the Shapera's have been committed to making a positive impact on their community.
Earnest and Cookie are thankful for what Canadian Blood Services and OneMatch have done for their loved ones. They plan to continue paying it forward.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
In 2014, the Shapera's grandson Daniel was diagnosed with Leukemia. At age 14 he received a stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor. Thankfully, Earnest reports that "Daniel is now 100 per cent. He's a happy, healthy 16 year old." Daniel's diagnosis sparked Earnest and Cookie to action. Learning about OneMatch has inspired them to work tirelessly, recruiting over 750 individuals into the stem cell registry. Luckily for Canadian patients, Earnest and Cookie's recruitment efforts show no signs of slowing.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
When trying to convincing young people to sign up for OneMatch, Earnest likes to ask, "How cool would it be to say you save someone's life?" It's a simple yet effective question, one that the Shapera's like to pose to the 17-35 age demographic that is OneMatch's target audience. Explaining "how a nominal amount of time and a small amount of effort can save someone's life" is the best way to convince anyone says Cookie.
Courtney began her involvement with Canadian Blood Services as an in-clinic volunteer in Windsor, Ontario. She excelled in this role and went on to become the University of Windsor Young Blood For Life team president. Courtney worked diligently to organize group donations in honour of her father who passed away in 2013 due to complications following the removal of a benign brain tumour several years earlier. Courtney also works to promote blood donation at events supporting the Brain Tumour Foundation. Those that work with her report that Courtney always does her utmost to ensure donors have the best donation experience possible.
After graduating from the University of Windsor with a bachelor's degree in biology, Courtney will be attending the Medical Laboratory Science program at St. Clair College in the fall of 2016. She is considering specializing as a pathology assistant in the future.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
When Courtney was still in high school, her father Russell was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Upon witnessing the numerous surgeries and multiple transfusions he required, Courtney was motivated to get involved and began donating herself. Self-described as someone who "from day one, always wanted to help other people," Courtney continues to exceed expectations when supporting Canada's blood system.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Using your power to give life can mean many things. As Courtney points out donating blood is often the first thing that comes to mind, but "you have so many options to give life." Courtney, who began as a blood donor, has had great success as a volunteer. Using your power can also mean small actions, as Courtney says, "simply sparking a conversation can inspire someone to donate. You can help save somebody's life."
Working alongside fellow students, Peter spearheaded the formation of the University of British Columbia Okanagan and Dalhousie University Blood Societies. These societies were formed with the mandate to increase the awareness of the need for blood amongst young, healthy students. Through the coordination of blood drives, blood typing and self-swabbing events, Peter and the Dalhousie Blood Society have worked tirelessly to expand the donor base within their community of Halifax, Nova Scotia. A committed blood donor himself, Peter advocates a healthy lifestyle through his involvement in long distance running including marathons and triathlons. Having recently completed his Masters of Science in cardiovascular physiology, Peter now hopes to continue his education by obtaining a degree in medicine.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Peter draws his inspiration to give life from his mother, a nurse with over 30 years of experience. Peter recalls that "one day she told me, 'get in the car, we're going to donate blood' – it was as simple as that." Once at the clinic Peter says it was the "altruistic atmosphere and the kind-hearted staff" that motivated him to continue to use his power to give life.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Peter wouldn't say anything; instead, he would "show them one of Canadian Blood Services' recipient stories on YouTube ." Hearing from recipients of blood and blood products is persuasive and powerful. Whether it's reminding a long-time donor of why they give or persuading a young person, Peter knows, seeing is believing.
John began giving blood at age 17, having been inspired by his father, a medic who had given blood on the battlefields of WWII. You might say giving is in John's blood. The Evelyn family is full of blood donors, including his wife, son and daughter. Although no one in his family has ever needed blood or blood products John sees blood donation as "the ultimate random act of kindness." John marked his 500th blood donation in 2013 and is a strong advocate for Canadian Blood Services in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
John was inspired by the tangible impact of giving blood. He is motivated by the fact that "it's not theoretical, you can see what giving blood does – you can save a life simply by being a warm-hearted person." John is inspired by one person's ability to make a difference. He believes that "if you light one candle, you might not be able to drive out all the darkness, but you can create light."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
To convince others to use their power to give life, John focuses on the big picture. He says "it's an amazing and rare thing to be able to save the life of another human being. There's nothing else like it." A true altruist, he believes in "doing good beyond yourself and helping your fellow man."
James has donated both plasma and platelets over 700 times. He is described by those that know him as a quietly dedicated person who never complains. An avid soccer player, he will often come into the clinic to donate after a game or brighten up the clinic by arriving in character on Halloween.
James was motivated to donate plasma by a coworker; he believes that we all have the power to create chains of inspiration and motivate others. James is a devoted and selfless individual who while helping his wife battle breast cancer, still made the time to donate. He is raising a future generation of donors and is an inspiration to his son, 20 and his daughter, 17.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
James credits the beginning of his donation journey to his father who was a blood donor himself. He is continuing this family tradition of altruism by encouraging his children to donate. His 20 year old son regularly donates plasma.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
James knows that there are many people that cannot donate blood. Because of this, James feels that "there's a responsibility on those of us that can donate to help our fellow man." As he succinctly states, "it's important to step up and help when others are in a tough spot." This simple truth is how James convinces other's to use their power to give life.
Gordon Rennie, better known as Sandy, is a physiotherapist by profession. Having been involved in healthcare all his life, he has been to three different Olympic Games as a member of the medical team. He recently celebrated 308 donations, although as Sandy will tell you "It's not about the number, it's the commitment that counts." Sandy also volunteers once a week in clinic in Ottawa.
Sandy now works as a part-time Professor in the Physiotherapy Program at the University of Ottawa. He believes in youth and second (and third) chances. Having initially failed his first year of physiotherapy at the University of Alberta it was with great tenacity and determination that Sandy righted his course and persevered. As Sandy says, "you can fail; I was a failure at one point. But failure is not an endpoint."
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Sandy started donating blood in university. It was a spur of the moment decision made with a friend and Sandy admits "we thought, maybe we can meet some nurses." It was not until 1983 that through great personal tragedy Sandy became committed to supporting Canada's blood system. Sandy's brother, Robert Rennie, passed away at the age of 33 due to AIDS related complications after receiving tainted blood. Sandy is inspired to give life in memory of his brother.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
It's a rare situation where you can convert a small amount of your time into a lifetime for someone else. Sandy believes in motivating others to use their own "courage and conviction to donate." He believes that the most important thing you can do is help others, and as Sandy says, "the needle is tiny but the impact is huge."
Rosalind began donating blood when she was 19 years old. In 2001 Roz lost her brother Rowland Walter Corey, Jr., age 27, in a fatal car accident. Her brother became a multiple organ donor directly affecting the lives of six people. Since losing her brother, Roz has become a regular donor with 95 whole blood donations to her credit. In addition, she anonymously donated her kidney in June, 2010.
Roz works tirelessly to recruit others to donate blood. She promotes Canadian Blood Services through social media and regularly tweets pictures of herself donating. Roz has trained in karate for 15 years, she teaches classes and has earned licenses for officiating at provincial and national level karate tournaments. Roz was a Big Sister and earned Big Sister of the Year award for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto core program in 2003.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Roz was inspired to give life by her brother, who died tragically and donated his organs. Roz explains that "It's bittersweet because in his death, several others got to live." For Roz, her brother's memory has become her inspiration and motivation. Roz views blood donation as a privilege saying, "by just giving an hour every few months, I get to save lives on a regular basis."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
For Roz, donating blood is "a small amount of effort that does a lot of good." She appeals to potential donors saying "someday a friend, family member, or even you may need blood." It is important for Roz that there are people to step up and answer the call of Canadian patients in need. Roz knows that the best way to lead is by example; she is currently working towards her one hundredth blood donation.
In 1958 Gerald, an 18 year old living in Halifax, Nova Scotia was told that he could get a half day off work if he donated blood. This small initial motivation has led Gerry to a lifetime of supporting Canadian Blood Services. Over the course of 30 years Gerry made 100 whole blood donations. Gerry began by coordinating mobile blood clinics at Maritime Medical. In 1988 he began donating his plasma and has recently tallied his 1050th donation. Gerry also worked to support Canada's blood system by volunteering to drive the LifeBus, which he did for seven years. Those that know Gerry describe him as flexible and always happy to help, often rearranging his schedule to accommodate a call for platelet donations.
Gerry enjoys travelling, particularly to Toronto and Slovakia to visit his four grandchildren. Committed to volunteering in his local community, Gerry has donated his time to many organizations including breakfast programs at his local school, the Multiple Sclerosis Christmas Cake Campaign and the United Way.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Although Gerry became a blood donor in 1958 it was not until one of his children was born with Myelomeningocele, a type of spina bifida, tha t he experienced "the true meaning and importance of giving blood." His son required operations and blood transfusions beginning at a day old. As Gerry explains this experience "really crystalized what I needed to be doing, and that's giving to others as much as possible."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Generosity of spirit is a habit that requires practice, and some patience. To convince others to form life-giving habits Gerry likes to share his story. He explains to potential blood donors that "when you donate, the reward is never on the surface, it's always hidden, but the need is constant." For Gerry, knowing that he has the power to help someone in need provides all the motivation necessary to keep giving life.
Joel has been cheerfully committed to the donation process for the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network for several years. His donation journey has been a long one. Joel was requested for verification typing, (a process where blood samples are collected to determine if the donor is the best match for a patient) five times before he was finally identified as the best match. Joel attributes his generosity and positivity to his personal faith. Of the experience with the OneMatch program he says that he's simply "grateful to have had the chance to donate." Joel lives in Kingston, Ontario with his wife and three children where he is involved with his church and enjoys coaching his son's football team.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Joel began his involvement with Canadian Blood Services when he found out he was O positive, a blood type he shares with 39 per cent of Canadians. While donating in Kingston, Ontario he learned about OneMatch from a staff member. After finding out how simple it was to register Joel says that he was "inspired by the possibility of giving someone a second chance at life."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Empathy is a powerful emotion, one that Joel relies upon when convincing others to use their power to give life. He explains that he "would ask someone to consider how they would feel if a family member needed a stem cell transplant." For Joel, putting yourself in other people's shoes is the first step to using your power. The prospect that "you could be someone's second chance at life" is extremely powerful says Joel.
Julien, a native of Hanover, Germany registered with the German National Registry of Blood Stem Cell Donors in 2005 when a classmate was in need of a stem cell transplant. When he was contacted in 2013 and told that he was a potential match for a patient in Canada it seemed like fate. Julien was planning a move to Canada, a country that shares Julien's passion for hockey. Julien joined the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network in 2014 after relocating to Saskatchewan. He went to great lengths to expedite the process of obtaining provincial health insurance that made his donation possible. After making the journey to Winnipeg from North Battleford, Saskatchewan Julien was able to successfully donate his stem cells.
An avid Sydney Crosby fan, Julien enjoys watching and playing hockey. He is currently working towards becoming a permanent resident of Canada while working at Tim Hortons.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
When a close friend pas sed away after being unable to find a stem cell donor Julien says he "saw life differently." When he was called upon to donate Julien says he "had no reservations." The fact that the patient was Canadian was significant for Julien. As he explains, "I love this country and I want to give back to it in any way I can."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
The idea that someone might need to be convinced to give life is foreign to Julien. He explains, "When you have the chance to help someone in need and you're able to help, there should be no convincing necessary." Julien knows that when you donate blood or stem cells you're not just giving to one person. He says, "When you donate you're giving the patient's family and friends more time with their loved one. Why wouldn't you want to do that?"
Nancy is a nurse from Bayfield, Ontario, who came forward to be a non-directed donor through the Kidney Paired Donation program. Her close friend had received a kidney transplant and witnessing the positive impact on his life inspired her to research living donation. Nancy is a genuinely altruistic person. In the past she volunteered with The Big Sisters organization, and with New Leaf, a program that teaches yoga to young offenders. After Nancy went through the assessment process and was cleared for donation she entered the KPD program and started a chain as a non-directed anonymous donor. She was overjoyed to know that her donation could help many people. Nancy now advocates for the KPD program speaking to groups in the community about living donation.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
In the past Nancy had witnessed the power of organ donation. When her close friend received a kidney she saw the powerful transformation it had on his life and the lives of his loved ones. It was this event that sparked Nancy to use her power to give. Nancy saw an opportunity to magnify her positive impact on others and as someone who believes that "good begets good" the donation chain she started put that belief into action.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
According to Nancy, "there is something about the act of giving that increases our own level of happiness." She believes that the satisfaction that comes from contributing in a helpful, and possibly lifesaving way produces an unmatched sense of satisfaction. Finding a wealth of happiness in generosity of spirit is how Nancy persuades others to give life.
Laura Langridge is a transport driver who embodies all that Canadian Blood Services strives to achieve. Highly regarded by her supervisors, she lives our values both in the way she carries out her duties and in the way she interacts with fellow employees. Laura is a warm, helpful, diplomatic person. Although the transport department sometimes manages challenging relationships with other departments, Laura consistently receives positive feedback from all those she interacts with.
Laura doesn't hesitate to go above and beyond her regular duties. Often when blood is in urgent need of transport or when dispatch is short of staff, Laura volunteers to stay to ensure the job is completed with a smile. Laura doesn't hesitate to ask questions, and always confronts any error she may make in order to ensure they are not repeated.
Laura is a leader in her department, eager to share her experiences and knowledge with others to help them learn. Laura is consistently positive and encouraging to her colleagues. Her attitude towards continuous improvement and knowledge sharing has bettered Canadian Blood Services as an organization.
Laura currently lives in Toronto with her partner Georgia and their three sons, Adam aged 8, Matthew age 7, and Luke age 4.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
When Laura's partner Georgia was pregnant she suffered from preeclampsia which caused their son Adam to be born two and a half months early weighing only two pounds. Thanks to Laura's experience as an employee of Canadian Blood Services she says she "knew he would most likely need a blood transfusion if he were to survive." Laura was able to make an autologous donation that helped to save her newborn son's life. This experience is a continued source of inspiration for Laura.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Laura knows "that donating is the easiest way to save or improve someone's quality of life." She explains that "many of us will have loved ones that will require blood products at some point in our lives. By donating, you ensure that there is a continual supply of blood products on hand for people that need it."
At age 16, Mackenzie was an active high school student who enjoyed basketball and track and field. Her life took a drastic turn when she was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a form of blood cancer which was rapidly evolving into Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The only cure was a stem cell transplant.
When no match was found within her family, Mackenzie's hometown of Kingston, Ontario sprang into action to recruit stem cell registrants. Even before Mackenzie received her life-saving transplant, thousands of people were added to the registry. Thankfully, a match was found with an unrelated donor.
When Mackenzie recovered from chemotherapy and her transplant, she felt inspired to give back. Less than a year after her transplant, she organized the "Smiles For Mackenzie" Partners For Life team, promoting blood and stem cell donation. Mackenzie's goal is to replace the 1000 blood donations she received during treatment. So far over 400 units of blood have been collected and 2000 potential donors have been added to the stem cell registry.
Mackenzie advocates for blood and stem cell donation, appearing on television, radio and at numerous events. She spoke to members of Parliament in Ottawa as the national representative launching Canadian Blood Services' 2014 "Wrap It Up Red" campaign.
In May, 2016 Mackenzie was able to express her gratitude to her stem cell donor, Alexander Türk in person. When Alex arrived from Germany their meeting was captured by the media, inspiring others to donate. Alex and Mackenzie were honoured to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and share their story.
Mackenzie's desire to pay it forward shows no signs of stopping. She entered Queen's University nursing program this month where she continues to advocate for Canada's blood system.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Mackenzie was inspired to use her power by the strangers who donated their blood and stem cells to save her life. She explains that she "felt overwhelmingly compelled to inspire people to donate to save more lives" like hers.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
When convincing others to give life, Mackenzie asks, "If not you, then who?" She points out that "You may not know them, but patients in need all have people who love them." For Mackenzie this a compelling reason to give life.
Dr. Lillicrap is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
Dr. Lillicrap is recognized as an international expert on hereditary bleeding disorders. Since 2000, he has been the recipient of a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Hemostasis. He has coauthored over 250 peer reviewed papers, is a past Associate Editor of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, and served as an Associate Editor of the journal Blood.
Dr. Lillicrap's research program involves the molecular characterization of blood coagulation, and in particular, of von Willebrand disease and hemophilia. Dr. Lillicrap's research is internationally recognized as leading to innovative strategies that may lead to improved diagnosis and gene-based treatments of these bleeding disorders.
Dr. Lillicrap's contributions to Canadian Blood Services are impressive. He is a valued member of the Scientific and Research Advisory Committee. In the past, he has been a member and chair of the Canadian Red Cross Research and Development Subcommittee, and a member of the Canadian Red Cross / Miles Canada Blood Research Grant Review Committee and the Kenneth J. Fyke Award Review Committee.
Dr. Lillicrap has been a mentor to more than 28 graduate students and 15 post-doctoral fellows. He is never too busy to discuss difficult research or clinical problems. Dr. Lillicrap's strong skills in diplomacy and deep respect for his colleagues make him an outstanding member of his field.
Dr. Lillicrap has made landmark contributions to the field of hemos tasis. His work has contributed significantly to improving the lives of those living with bleeding disorders.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Dr. Lillicrap is continually inspired by his work, explaining that "The principle of voluntary blood donation is a gem in the crown of Canadian healthcare." He adds that "being able to participate in this process is a privilege."Dr. Lillicrap is inspired by all those who use their power to give life.
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
Dr. Lillicrap's experience has taught him that "giving the gift of life is a privileged opportunity." As he explains, using your power to give life "is a profoundly meaningful way to contribute to the Canadian healthcare system and to provide hope to a fellow Canadian."
Trevor Smith of Edmonton, Alberta knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. In 2012, Trevor was riding his Harley Davidson when a distracted driver crossed the centre line and hit him head on. He suffered severe trauma and three teams of surgeons worked for 56 hours to put Trevor back together. He lay in a medically- induced coma for seven weeks after the collision. After 43 surgeries and 71 units of blood, Trevor beat the odds and not only survived, but thrived.
Trevor was a blood donor before he became a blood recipient. He belongs to a motorcycle riding group called the Canadian Lonewolves Independent Riders who are a Partners For Life group committed to donating blood year round. In the five years since partnering with Canadian Blood Services, the Lonewolves have donated almost 400 units of blood. It's their way of paying it forward for Trevor and fallen riders everywhere.
Despite all that he's been through, Trevor continues to donate blood. He holds blood donors in the highest regard for helping to save his life. He has spoken at various local events, volunteered to be an ambassador at the 2016 Edmonton Motorcycle Show, and has helped raise awareness about the need for blood and the importance of driving safety.
What inspired you to use your power to give life?
Generosity is in the Smith family's blood. Trevor's father was an active blood donor and Trevor followed in his footsteps when he came of age to donate. Trevor's commitment was deepened when he became a blood recipient. Trevor explains that "if that blood wasn't available I wouldn't be here today."
What would you say to convince someone else to use their power to give life?
For Trevor taking an hour out of your day to donate blood is a small price to pay for the gift of knowing you have contributed to saving someone's life. As Trevor explains, "you never know who will need blood or when they will need it – after all it could be you that needs it."

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Pure Love Conquers Sorrow
I was very fortunate to be invited to capture some memories for sweet missH on her first birthday.
The love surrounding her was on this special day was palpable.
JOY and HOPE for her life and her future completely outshone the sorrow of her loss.
(Tragically, both of her parents were killed in an auto accident just months ago)
LOVE, pure LOVE, transformed and conquered all other emotions as little missH and her precious life were celebrated.
My wish and my prayer and my hope for you, missH, is that you will always know the love and comfort that you knew this day.
You are loved.
Be Blessed
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Britney Spears suffered a wardrobe malfunction right in the middle of her performance during at her Piece of Me Las Vegas residency show last weekend.
The (almost) mishap started when her cage bra came undone while performing "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Gimme More". Good thing she caught the falling bra strap and continued with the performance. Her dancers came to her rescue just before things got worse.
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The company does have an encouraging amount of levered free cash flow ($1.43 billion) and could use that to boost earnings potential through an acquisition or, even smarter, by offering "starving" shareholders a long-overdue dividend. Here's a five-year chart that colorfully illustrates Netflix's plight. NFLX data by YCharts
Netflix will report its next quarterly earnings results on Oct. 23 and shareholders will be listening carefully for the details and what kind of guidance going forward the company will offer. Microsoft ( MSFT) is on the precipice of some significant earnings stimulants. With the advent of Windows 8 and the heralded Microsoft Tablet releases, MSFT and its earnings potential will be getting a large dose of publicity. Shareholders hope it will mostly be positive and a boon to the stock's price which has taken a haircut of late. Let's take a look at a comparable five-year chart of Microsoft to see the story. MSFT data by YCharts
Clearly, its diluted, year-over-year quarterly earnings could use a boost. But with the stock now selling at around $29 a share, it is trading with a forward (one-year) PE of only 8.79, making Microsoft appear more like a stodgy energy company than a technology innovator. The trailing-12-month PE ratio is also a modest number (14.50), and this is a company that has a current dividend yield-to-price of a mouth-watering 3.2%. This member of the Dow Jones Industrial 30 has over $62 billion in total cash and $23.62 billion in levered free cash flow. The current dividend represents a sustainable payout ratio of only 38%. By way of comparison, its operating margin stands at 38% and its profit margin at 23%. One measure of a stock's fair-market-value is its Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) ratio. Microsoft's PEG ratio (five-year expected) is a low 1.12. Netflix's PEG ratio isn't currently available (one has to wonder why) while iconic Apple ( AAPL) is still the "low price leader" with a PEG ratio of only 0.60, suggesting it is still undervalued. Back to MSFT versus NFLX: If you're an investor who wants to own shares of a company that has so many ways of making profits that the only way to remember them all is to go to its Web site's "products" page, MSFT is the clear winner.


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DREAM DEFFERED: Bafana Bafana crash out of AFCON 2015
After a spirited fight, Bafana Bafana crashed out of the 2015 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), after losing 2-1 to Ghana. Two goals from Ghana in the second half obscured Mandla Masango's first half goal – relegating Bafana Bafana to the bottom of Group C.
In the other match, Algeria put 2 goals past Senegal as they qualified for the quarter finals as runners up to Ghana.
Bafana Bafana had started off positively in the first half and sent the nation cheering after Masango found the back of the net in the 17th minute.
They managed to keep the Ghanaians at bay for the remainder of the half.
However, the West Africans entered the second half with more energy as wave after wave of attacks punched holes in the Bafana defence line.
In the 73rd minute, the Ghanaians got their break when John Boye found a weakness in the South African defence.
From then on, Bafana Bafana were forced to focus on repelling relentless waves of attacks from the Black Stars who from then on dominated play.
At the 80th minute, Andre Ayew sealed Bafana Bafana's fate as he headed home the second and winning goal for the four-time African champions.
Ghana qualified for the last eight top of the group followed by Algeria, while Senegal finished third on three points with South Africa at the foot of the table on one.
Shakes Mashaba assessment
In his post-match assessment, Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba said: "I think we gave it away again, for us to come out, score a goal and we couldn't consolidate. In the first half after we scored, we took the game to them, that's why they couldn't come, the biggest fall came out in the first 10 minutes of the second half, everybody went to sit back, all nine players sitting, we tried to push them up, we made changes, it didn't work out.
"I think we need to go back to our basics of playing football, knowing when to do things, how to do things, and where to do them. You need that ability to kill a game, that is one of the things I am talking about when we I talk about the basics. Why rush when you're one goal up, buy time, at that time you could have seen they were on a high, what should have was to kill the game, but we were knocking it back to them and they came at us and that's where the problem was."
Fikile Mbalula reaction
The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, who is known for his previous critical 'bunch of losers' assessment of Bafana Bafana, said it was not time to mourn.
"This means South Africa is out of the tournament but this is not a moment to drown ourselves in sorrow and sadness but a moment to reflect," Mbalula said.
He said that winning Afcon was never an end goal for the country.
"We saw it as a journey and we expected to see a fearless and courageous team. Our boys demonstrated such and this was proven on the starling record our team and its coach Shakes had in their qualifier matches to Equatorial Guinea."
Mbalula hailed coach Shakes Mashaba as "the best decision of South African Football Association" and added that he is happy with Bafana Bafana.
"I see future stars and great compatriots; we need to exercise patience, criticise with aim to build not to destroy and continue showing the team our support."
Photo: Bafana Bafana had started off positively in the first half and sent the nation cheering after Masango found the back of the net in the 17th minute.
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At http://www.primepuzzles.net/conjectures/conj_008.htm I've read Jim Fougeron's comment about Andrica's conjecture. I'm not a mathematician, so please be benevolent with me, but his proof attempt led me the following reasoning:
Write Andrica's Conjecture
sqrt( p[n+1] ) - sqrt( p[n] ) < 1
in the gap form
g[n] < 2sqrt( p[n] ) + 1
Choose y such that q^2 is the square number the nearest to and less than p[n]
q^2 + y := p[n]
g[n] < 2sqrt( q^2 + y ) + 1
Now, there must exist a number w such that
2sqrt( q^2 + y ) + 1 = 2q + 2w + 1
Let us ignore 2w for now, and write a stronger condition
g[n] < 2q + 1
We note that 2q + 1 is the difference between (q+1)^2 and q^2.
If this inequality is true, then starting counting at square q^2 and fetching odd integers until a prime is encountered it is very likely to find a prime before the next square (q+1)^2.
Using logarithmic integral fuction to find how many prime should we find between two square numbers
N(q) := Li((q+1)^2) - Li(q^2)
it can be seen that N(q) is monotonically increasing and at least two primes are expected between any two squares that asymptotically makes true the stronger condition and, a fortiori, Andrica's conjecture.
Does that resemble a sound proof?
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Telecom policy tilts in favor of industry under Trump's FCC
Trumpism is slowly taking hold on your phone and computer, as the Federal Communications Commission starts rolling back measures that upset the phone and cable industries.
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With this new update, customers can open and close fixed deposits 24X7 from wherever they are," said Sunny K P, Head – Digital Banking.
Goodbye Android! Trump ditches old phone for 'potentially secured' iPhone
The President will use a secure, encrypted device approved by the US Secret Service with a new number.
TCS to hire 6,000 more coders in Philippines
TCS is looking at increasing its headcount in the Philippines to 10,000 from about 4,000 currently, as it looks to grow in new geographies to service clients.
Facebook in crosshairs as fake news battle heats up
Last week, Google and Facebook moved to cut off ad revenue to bogus news sites.But media watchers say more is needed to stamp out a powerful phenomenon seen by some people as a threat to democracy itself.
Fake news, no more: Mark Zuckerberg announces new steps to curb the menace on Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg called the problem 'complex, both technically and philosophically'.
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Zuckerberg had declined that Facebook played a role in spreading fake news and termed the idea 'crazy'.
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Obama had thrown his support behind the initiative, a move AT&T decried as an improper intervention on behalf of what it called a "Google proposal."
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A romantic historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown, about an independent woman who runs a boarding house in Dust Bowl Texas.
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Meredith magazines in U.S. increase advertising market share and are back in the black
Meredith Corp. is hoovering up a larger share of magazine industry advertising in the U.S., according to a company release which reports that the company's fiscal 2010 puts it back in the black after coming through a dismal recession. The story says that Meredith's magazine advertising market share increased to 12.3%; it was about 9.5% two years ago. Readership of measured Meredith magazines grew to 113 milliion.The company, which publishes many of the best known women's interest magazines (including Better Homes & Gardens, MORE, Family Circle, Country Home, Traditional Home, Parents, Baby and so on) had net earnings of $103.96 million (compared with last year's loss of $107 million) on revenue of $1.38 billion. Since revenue last year was $1.4 billion, it seems most of the profitability came from last year's staff layoffs. The company said its operating costs declined by 3% last year.
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