Canadian Blood Services

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.

03/20/2025

Thank you to the Memorial WBB players for donating recently and joining the . 🦅🩸

To keep pace with patient need across the country, we need 450 new donors to join every day this winter.

Join the or inspire someone in your life to join at the link in our bio.

📸:seahawksgiveblood

03/17/2025

This , we'd like to thank and congratulate Gary who made his 400th donation at the St. John's Donor Centre!

Inspired by Gary’s dedication? We’re calling on people across the country to be one of the 450 new donors needed every day this winter. Book an appointment today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks to help fuel Canada’s Lifeline.

Be one of the 450 today and help us get Canada’s blood pumping. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

03/10/2025

Some Monday motivation from Mayor Craig Scott, from the Town of Torbay who recently donated at our St. John's donor centre.

"Another donation in the bag. Take the time to donate blood, the life you save could be someone you know."

We are grateful to the dedicated donors who continue to fuel Canada’s Lifeline. We’re calling on people across the country to be one of the 450 new donors needed every day this winter. Book an appointment today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks to help fuel Canada’s Lifeline.

📸: Craig Scott

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.

02/08/2025

Thank you to Gander Collegiate and NL schools for joining the .

To keep pace with patient need across the country, we need 450 new donors to join every day this winter.

Join the or inspire someone in your life to join at the link in our bio.

Town of Gander Gander Collegiate

02/05/2025

If you're 17-35 years of age you could take 10 minutes today to help save someone's life by joining our stem cell registry.

Join us today at Memorial University Grenfell Campus 11:00-4:00 P.M. & 5:00-7:00 P.M.

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University

02/05/2025

We want to thank and recognize Ali who volunteers with us at our St. John's donor centre.

Ali started volunteering on January 11, 2022 and he recently celebrated is 400th hour of volunteer service with a group donation 🩸👏

Our volunteers truly make a difference everyday, thank you for your dedication to Canada's Lifeline Ali.

02/03/2025

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.


Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

01/30/2025

This we want to give a big thanks to all the high schools that participated in our life bus during the fall.

We look forward to seeing more new donors from our high schools this winter. Join the 450 new blood and plasma donors needed each and every day this winter. Book your first (or next) donation appointment at the link in our bio.


NLSchools

01/29/2025

This we want to thank and welcome our newest partner Southwest Arm Lions Club who donated at the recent Clarenville, Newfoundland mobile blood drive.

This winter, we need 450 new donors to join every day. Book your appointment at the link in our bio.


Lions of Eastern Newfoundland - District N4

01/24/2025

Welcome back Wedgewood Insurance Limited 🤗

Sometimes life get's busy but we love to see groups and donors who haven't donated in awhile come back🩸

The demand for blood and plasma is rising, but there are not enough donors to keep up with the rising patient need. It’s time to get Canada’s blood pumping! Book an appointment today.

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🩸

12/23/2024

We are open in Moncton, Halifax, Charlottetown, St. John's, Best Western Dartmouth, and the Fredericton Inn

Last group donation of the year for McInnes Cooper. Thank you!!

12/22/2024

Vale was in the holiday spirit at the St. John's donor centre coming together to donate before the holiday season.

We are grateful to the dedicated donors who continue to fuel Canada’s Lifeline. Double your impact by inviting a new donor to join you at your next donation.

12/21/2024

Teamwork saves lives!

A huge thank you to our friends at Fisheries and Oceans in St. John's, Newfoundland, for rolling up their sleeves and donating blood together.🩸

As we head into winter, the need for blood donations is more urgent than ever. We need 450 new donors every day to meet patient needs.

Join the challenge and book your appointment today.