Canadian Blood Services - Ontario (2025)

19/07/2025

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.

18/07/2025

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.

17/07/2025

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.

15/07/2025

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.

14/07/2025

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

12/07/2025

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.

09/07/2025

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.

08/07/2025

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.

30/06/2025

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.

29/06/2025

"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.

25/06/2025

“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.

18/03/2025

Every year, hundreds of Canadian patients wait for a blood stem cell transplant. But with only 25% finding a match within their family, most rely on an unrelated volunteer donor to help save their life.

Queen's University School of Nursing students stepped up! They hosted a stem cell swabbing event, adding 123 new potential donors to the registry.

A big thank you to Queen's Nursing and Queen's University Blood Team - QUBT for their support in making this event a success. Every new registration brings hope to patients in need.

Now, more than ever, we encourage individuals between 17 and 35 years of age from a diversity of backgrounds to give hope to patients waiting to find a match by registering online on blood.ca/StemCells and ordering their buccal swab kit to be delivered in the mail.

17/03/2025

Join Forge Football Club and Hamilton Tiger-Cats staff and defensive back, Stavros Katsantonis at the Hamilton donor centre this Thursday to support your community!

The Hamilton donor centre (located at 35 Stone Church Road, Ancaster) is open:
Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

We hope to see you there!

17/03/2025

A big congratulations to Anwar, who celebrated their 50th donation at the Vaughan plasma donor centre (located at Weston Rd. and Highway 7 - now open on ).

The need for plasma is more than 4 times what we currently collect in Canada. Thousands of patients across the country need plasma for various medical therapies. Some of these patients will require medications made from plasma for the rest of their lives, with no other treatment options available.

Regular donations are crucial for ensuring patients receive the life-saving treatments they need.

Visit blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE to book your first or next appointment today!

17/03/2025

This , we'd like to congratulate Anwar, who celebrated their 50th donation at the Vaughan plasma donor centre (located at Weston Rd. and Highway 7 - now open on ).

The need for plasma is more than 4 times what we currently collect in Canada. Thousands of patients across the country need plasma for various medical therapies. Some of these patients will require medications made from plasma for the rest of their lives, with no other treatment options available.

Regular donations are crucial for ensuring patients receive the life-saving treatments they need.

Visit blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE to book your first or next appointment today!

15/03/2025

Let’s get Canada’s blood pumping!

We’re calling on people across the country to be one of the 450 new donors needed every day this winter. Join the .

Thank you to those donors who recently joined the by making their first donation at the plasma donor centre (located at Weston Rd. and Highway 7 - Now open on ).

Visit blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE to book your first or next appointment today!

14/03/2025

A big thank you to the St. Thomas Islamic Centre group members who continue to support blood donation at their local community blood donation events!

This dedicated group of donors have been keeping Canada’s Lifeline going and thanks to their generosity, patients have been getting what they need.

We can’t continue to rely on this small group. We need a steady flow of new donors every day.

To book an appointment to donate blood at your next community event or local donor centre, please visit blood.ca

13/03/2025

Burnbrae Farms is a proud Partners for Life team. President Margaret Hudson recently donated blood in Brockville and was thrilled to give back to the community.

As a sixth-generation, family-owned Canadian company, Burnbrae Farms is dedicated to supporting Canadians - whether through providing quality eggs or life-saving blood donations.

Learn more about the program and consider blood donation for your team.

Visit blood.ca/PFL to book your group donation today!

13/03/2025

This , we'd like to recognize the Partners for Life teams who continue to support Canada's Lifeline by donating blood at their local donor centres and mobile events.

A big thank you to Salvation Army team members Jenny, Sarah, Kristina, and Shannon for their recent blood donation at the Tillsonburg community blood donation event!

To book your first or next individual appointment o group donation, visit blood.ca

12/03/2025

We'd like to give a big shoutout to the students at York University who joined the and donated plasma at the Vaughan plasma donor centre (located at Weston Rd. and Highway 7 - Now open on ).

Join the 450 challenge by visiting the Vaughan plasma donor centre .

For a limited time, donors who book an appointment for will receive a coupon for a 1-topping pizza, courtesy of - only at the Vaughan plasma donor centre.

*No donation required*

12/03/2025

This , we'd like to welcome and thank Ana for joining the plasma program and donating plasma for the first time at the St. Catharines plasma donor centre.

If you’ve never donated before, we’re calling on you to join the movement and be part of a critical mission. By donating blood or plasma, you are joining a community committed to saving lives. Book an appointment today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks to become one of the 450 needed every day this winter.

Visit blood.ca/450

12/03/2025

A big thank you to the McCoy Family, who donated plasma for the first time at the Vaughan plasma donor centre (located at Weston Rd. and Highway - now open on ).

It's and we are feeling grateful for all those families who help us support patients. We also hope they will inspire new donors, who are more important than ever. We encourage people across Canada to book an appointment today by downloading the GiveBlood app or at blood.ca.

Book your appointment at the Vaughan Plasma Donor Centre and join Canada's Lifeline.

11/03/2025

A big thank you to the Himalayan Dynamos FC team for coming together to donate blood at the Mississauga donor centre!

Your generosity and teamwork are making all the difference in the lives of those in need. Your support truly saves lives.

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.

Let’s get Canada’s blood pumping! Visit blood.ca/450 to book your appointment today.

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10/03/2025

This , we'd like to thank and congratulate Cindy, who celebrated her 100th milestone donation, and Cameron, who celebrated his 75th donation at the St. Catharines plasma donor centre.

The need for plasma is more than 4 times what we currently collect in Canada. Thousands of patients across the country need plasma for various medical therapies. Some of these patients will require medications made from plasma for the rest of their lives, with no other treatment options available.

Regular donations are crucial for ensuring patients receive the life-saving treatments they need.

Visit blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE to book your first or next appointment today!

10/03/2025

Meet the Hoekstra Family. Together, they have three generations of donors.

A big thank you to Gerzinus, Mendelt and Zion for their recent donations at the St. Catharines plasma donor centre!

New donors of all backgrounds and identities are needed. Eligibility changes have opened the doors for many new donors over the past year, but we need more—and you could be one of them.

Visit blood.ca to book your first or next appointment today.

09/03/2025

Every 84 days, the unstoppable team in Kingston rolls up their sleeves to save lives through blood donation! ❤️ Their dedication to the Partners for Life program proves that giving back isn’t just rewarding—it’s life-changing.

Across Canada, organizations and community groups are stepping up, uniting to support patients in need, because sometimes, it takes more than one donor to save a life. Whether by donating blood, plasma, or supporting stem cell and organ donation registries, together, we make a difference!

A big thank you to all teams across Canada—your generosity and commitment are truly inspiring!

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09/03/2025

Congratulations to the Spanish Seven Day Adventist Church for their group donation at the Vaughan Donation Center (located at Weston Rd and Highway 7 - Now open on ).

Partners for Life teams of all sizes contribute to more than 225, 000 donations every year. Teams can donate together, through group donations, or contribute towards the teams' goal by donating as an individual.

To learn more about our Partners For Life program and book your first group donation, please visit blood.ca/PFL

08/03/2025

Visit the Vaughan plasma donation centre (located at Weston Rd and Highway 7) on March 22nd for a Community Event. Meet your fellow donors and neighbours.

Event attendees will enjoy delicious, curated menu from local vendors and live entertainment by Jay RK

There will be exciting games, prizes and fun for the whole family!

*No donation required for attendance

08/03/2025

Thank you to the Islamic Community of Oakville for their group donation in Burlington. This community comes out regularly to support blood donation in the Burlington/Oakville area.

Today more patients need blood products than we have seen over the past decade. There has been an increase in surgeries and treatments that require blood products, because the population is aging and growing.

If you’ve never donated before, we’re calling on you to join the movement and be part of a critical mission. By donating blood or plasma, you are joining a community committed to saving lives. Book an appointment today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks to become one of the 450 needed every day this winter.

Visit blood.ca to book an appointment today!

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