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Regional account for in the Kingston area.

07/19/2025

Meet some Lifeline Legends! To the group donors who keep coming back, talk about squad goals – we see you and we’re so grateful for you. We love seeing your pictures, thanks for sharing your experience and inspiring others to get involved! Thank you for your commitment to keeping Canada’s Lifeline strong.

Want to be a part of it? Book your appointment at blood.ca.

07/18/2025

When a grizzly bear attacked Colin in the remote B.C. backcountry, it wasn’t just paramedics who helped save his life.

It was you.

O-neg blood was on board of the air ambulance, and because of it, Colin made it to the hospital.

It all happened in the summertime. And with red blood cells lasting 42 days, the donor who helped Colin would’ve given in late June or sometime in July.

Whether you come in before a barbecue or after coming back from your beach trip… when the blood is yours, donating isn’t just about saving someone else. It’s about the quiet reward of knowing a part of you was there.

O-negative donors are always needed — and summer is no exception. If you're O-negative, your blood can be part of anyone’s story, anytime.

Book your appointment at blood.ca.

07/17/2025

The feeling of being a donor is so complex, sometimes words aren’t enough to describe it. So today, we’re using emojis! ✨🫶😊

If you got all of these right and you haven’t done it yet, becoming a donor might be your next step. Check out if you’re eligible to donate at https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible-donate-blood/abcs-eligibility.

07/15/2025

The pride you get hits different when you’ve given away something that really matters. Experience what you get when you give.

Learn more about how you can become a donor at blood.ca.

07/14/2025

Find out how to be a cord blood donor and feel the miracle twice. Visit blood.ca/cordblood to learn more.

07/12/2025

Grounded and connected to purpose. That’s how Shania feels when she donates blood. In a world that moves fast, donating helps her slow down, pause, and reflect.

Shania’s found her purpose through service and encourages you to find yours too.

Book your appointment at blood.ca.

07/09/2025

What do you get when you give? Sometimes, you get to make magic happen 🪄

When Eamonn’s mom walked into our Victoria, B.C. donor center to give blood for the first time, she had no idea her act of kindness would set something extraordinary in motion. Because that day the donor centre was full of players from the Victoria Grizzlies hockey team, making a group donation.

What followed was an unexpected connection. After hearing about Eamonn, an 11-year-old hockey fan with cancer, the team wanted to do something special. With help from donor center staff, they invited Eamonn and his family to a game - where he got to meet players, announce the starting lineup and felt the cheers of an entire community rallying behind him.

Giving doesn’t just save lives – it brings people together. And sometimes, it gives a little magic too. Experience what you get when you give.

Book your appointment to donate today at blood.ca.

07/08/2025

Let’s talk iron! Every blood donation will use some of your iron stores. The good news? You can fuel your body with iron-rich foods that will restore your hemoglobin levels.

There are two kinds of iron that can be added to your diet.

🥩 Heme iron (from animal sources) is easily absorbed. Think beef, liver, chicken and turkey (especially dark meat), fish, seafood and eggs.

🥬 Non-heme iron (from plants) is still great – just make sure to pair with vitamin C for better absorption. Fill your plate with beans and legumes, tofu, nuts and seeds, whole grains, dark leafy vegetables, and even dried fruits like apricots and raisins.

Curious about supplements? Talk to your healthcare provider to see if that’s right for you.

Learn more about iron eligibility by visiting https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible-donate-blood/abcs-eligibility/iron.

07/07/2025

A baby’s life is full of firsts, including the chance to make a first lifesaving gift! After a baby is born, cord blood can be collected and used for a stem cell transplant for people in need, such as patients with certain cancers, sickle cell disease and more.

Parents at select hospitals can donate cord blood. Find out how at blood.ca/CordBlood.

06/30/2025

Our hearts are filled with PRIDE🌈 today, after spending the weekend celebrating and having great conversations at Toronto Pride. Thanks to everyone who visited our booth to talk to us about our ongoing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion work. We’re deeply grateful to for inviting Canadian Blood Services to participate in 2025 Pride events and to all our 2SLGBTQIA+ employees, allies, and their partners, friends and family members who came out to march with us in the Toronto parade (for the first time ever)!

Having the opportunity to show up and show solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is an important aspect of our continued efforts to build and strengthen trust and relationships – and we’re looking forward to attending more Pride events all summer long.

Visit blood.ca/PRIDE to learn more.

06/29/2025

"Is O+ blood even important if it's so common?"

The short answer: absolutely. 39% of Canadians are O+ and they can help 85% of the population. Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s not critical. Not sure of your blood type? No worries — we’ll find out for you when you come to donate!

You can learn more about your blood type by visiting https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/donating-blood/what-my-blood-type.

06/25/2025

“It felt like I had just joined part of a much bigger community”, says first-time blood donor, Hillary.

You're invited to experience what you get when you give. Join a new generation of donors and book now at blood.ca.

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