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Thursday 2pm - 8pm Friday 9am - 3pm

Canadian Blood Services, 405 University Avenue, Saint John, NB (2025)

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.

03/24/2025

To our loyal followers and supporters of

As of March 31, 2025, we will be closing this social media page. Moving forward, we'll be sharing all our updates, news, and stories on our national account . This change helps us communicate more effectively and stay connected with you—our amazing community of donors, volunteers, and partners ❤️

To stay updated, follow us on:
Instagram, Threads, X:
LinkedIn, Facebook: Canadian Blood Services
YouTube: 18882DONATE

And if you're sharing your donation stories or involvement with Canada's Lifeline, don't forget to tag us! Together, we'll continue to make a lifesaving difference across the country.

02/25/2025

Let's beat the winter blahs and get Canada’s blood pumping!❄️

Last minute cancellations and missed appointments make it challenging to keep inventory of blood products at optimal levels.

Help people right here in your community by donating blood or plasma today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks.

02/22/2025

Thank you Saint John Sea Dogs for rolling up your sleeves to join the this winter.

We need 450 new blood and plasma donors every single day this winter in order to meet patient need. Bring a friend or family member to your next appointment 👬

You can join the by booking an appointment to donate at the link in our bio or by using the GiveBlood app.
Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Gives Blood

02/14/2025

Let's hear it for our UNB Reds Men's and Women's hockey teams, UNB Women's basketball and UNB's Men's baseball who all came out recently to donate blood.

Thank you for joining the . If you’ve never donated before, now is the time to join the challenge and be part of a critical mission.

UNB Reds

02/13/2025

Due to the winter weather some of our donor centres have changed their hours of operation today. Below are the centres with adjusted hours, travel safe. ❄️

To book a future appointment visit www.blood.ca

▪️Charlottetown donor centre 10:00-1:00 pm

▪️Saint John donor centre 10:00-12:00 pm

▪️Moncton donor centre 10:00-1:00 pm

02/09/2025

Check out this weeks swab events at select campuses 🗓️

Monday, February 10th
Acadia University Fountain Commons 12:00-3:00, 5:00-8:00 PM
New Brunswick Community College - Saint John 11:00-2:00 PM

Tuesday, February 11th:
Acadia University Fountain Commons 12:00-3:00, 5:00-8:00 PM
New Brunswick Community College - Saint John 11:00-2:00 PM

Wednesday, February 12th:
New Brunswick Community College - Woodstock 10:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, February 13th:
Saint Mary's University - Barbara Holmes Centre 11:00-5:00 PM

Can’t make it to your nearest event? Join the stem cell registry online and a cheek swab kit will be mailed to your home for you to complete. It's easy!

You can learn more about our Swab at School event and join the stem cell registry by visiting https://at.blood.ca/swabatschool.

NBCC

02/07/2025

Thank you to the Saint John Sea Dogs, Charlottetown Islanders, and Moncton Wildcats for participating in the 2025 Battle of the Bridge. Your efforts have made the difference to patients across the country.

We are thrilled to announce that the Charlottetown Islanders are this years champs 🏆

Thank you to all our new and existing donors that came out to support their teams in January. We still need 450 new donors each and every day this winter, book your appointment by visiting the link in our bio.

Charlottetown Islanders Moncton Wildcats Saint John Sea Dogs

02/02/2025

Check out this weeks swab events at select campuses, because someone like you could change everything for a patient in need ❤️

Monday, February 3rd:
Mount Allison University - Wallace McCain Student Centre: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton - WU Conference Building: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, February 4th:
Dalhousie University - Student Union Building: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Francis Xavier University - Mulroney Hall: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton - WU Conference Building: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 5th:
Memorial University - Grenfell Campus, Arts & Science Building Atrium: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday, February 7th:
University of PEI - W.A. Murphy Centre: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Can’t make it to your nearest event? Join the stem cell registry online and a cheek swab kit will be mailed to your home for you to complete. It's easy!

You can learn more about our Swab at School event and join the stem cell registry by visiting https://ow.ly/ZhYK50UQxlw.

University of New Brunswick

02/01/2025

🎉 Game Night Success! 🎉

The University of New Brunswick Reds hosted an incredible game night to raise awareness for blood donation and the stem cell registry. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so impactful! 🙌

📅 Upcoming Mobile Events: Join us on campus for our mobile blood donation events happening on February 3rd and 4th. Don't miss out—book your appointment today by visiting the link in our bio!

UNB Reds Hockey Gives Blood

01/27/2025

We loved having some of the Charlottetown Islanders donating last week as part of the Battle of the Bridge challenge.❣️🏒

Join us during the last week of this life-saving challenge. Donate at the Charlottetown, Moncton, or Saint John donor centre to help your local team win.

Haven’t donated before? Become one of the 450 new donors needed each and every day this winter by visiting the link in our bio.

Moncton Wildcats Charlottetown Islanders Saint John Sea Dogs

01/15/2025

We are almost halfway through this year's and it's a tight race with the Saint John Sea Dogs, Charlottetown Islanders, and Moncton Wildcats just points away from each other. 🩸

Every day this winter, there’s a need for 450 new donors to join . Join the and support your local team. 🏒

Donate at our Moncton, Saint John and Charlottetown donor centre during the month of January to participate.

Saint John Sea Dogs Charlottetown Islanders Moncton Wildcats

01/08/2025

This we want to welcome Stephen for becoming a first time donor over the holidays.

Not only did he join the he got to visit with his son at work.

"First time donor. Smooth, painless experience. And to top it off... I got to see my son, Nolan, at work!!"

01/02/2025

Join us this January for Battle of the Bridge 2025 🏒

This is an exciting donation challenge between the Saint John Sea Dogs, Charlottetown Islanders, and Moncton Wildcats! The goal is simple—see which team can donate the most blood and make the biggest impact on lives across Canada.

Donate at our Moncton, Saint John and Charlottetown donor centre during the month of January to participate.

Saint John Sea Dogs Charlottetown Islanders Moncton Wildcats

12/31/2024

Celebrating 2024! Thank you to everyone who made an impact this year! 📸👏

How will you make a difference in 2025? Visit blood.ca to learn about all the ways you can make a difference.

12/30/2024

Thank you to Mitch for making his holiday blood donation this season. Holiday donations are so important to ensure we have the blood products needed for patients all across Canada.

We are open December 31st and January 1st in Moncton, Fredericton Inn, Halifax, Charlottetown, and St. John's. We will also be holding mobile event in Amherst Dec. 31st and Kentville January 1st.

Be a holiday hero and book your appointment today 🎁❄️

📸: mitchsquareyphysio

12/25/2024

"Un don de sang, un beau cadeau de Noël pour ceux et celles qui ont en de besoin! A great Christmas gift for those in need! 🎁" - Marc, New Brunswick

There is still time to give the perfect gift. We are open tomorrow in Moncton, Saint John, St. John's, Charlottetown, Halifax, and the Windsor Legion in Nova Scotia.

Book your appointment today🩸

12/24/2024

Due to weather the Fredericton Inn mobile event has been cancelled for today. Those with booked appointments will be contacted to reschedule.

We will be back in Fredericton on January 13 - 15th 2025. 🩸

Canadian Blood Services