Whole blood
Become a blood donor today.
- The donation process.
- Real people. Real stories. Real impact.
- Why is it important to donate blood?
- Am I eligible to donate blood?
- What’s in it for me?
- Where can I donate?
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The donation process.
About an hour of your time could change someone's life. Becoming a blood donor is easy.
- Book your appointment at blood.ca/donate or on the GiveBlood app.
- Arrive at your appointment well rested, hydrated and fed. You must be in good overall health to donate blood.
- Check in with a valid ID, complete a brief screening interview and donate.
- Bring your own filled water bottle to stay hydrated during your donation. Rest and recover for a few minutes in our refreshment area and don't forget to rebook.
Real people. Real stories. Real impact.
Charles’ story
“Whenever I receive blood I can't help but look up at the bag and think about the donors who made it all possible. They saved my life!”
When Charles was just six months old, he was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). To date, Charles has had over 100 blood transfusions and throughout his life, he will need 100s more.
There are many patients like Charles who will need blood for life.
Charles,
blood recipient
Why is it important to donate blood?
Every 60 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood. In fact, half of all Canadians will need blood or know someone who will at some point in life.
Help save lives by becoming a blood donor. All blood types are needed and everyone who can are encouraged to donate.
Find a place and time that works for you.
Create your donor account online and book now at blood.ca/donate.
Am I eligible to donate blood?
Great question! To donate, you must be:
- 17 years or older.
- In good general health.
- Carry a valid government-issued ID or Canadian Blood Services donor card (if you have one).
- Meet our height and weight requirements and other eligibility requirements.
Learn more at blood.ca/am-i-eligible.
What’s in it for me?
If often takes more than one generous donor to help save a life. For instance, it could take up eight donors a week to help a patient battling leukemia.
You have the opportunity to make a lifesaving difference. You could be helping a child being treated for cancer, a mother who experiences difficulties during childbirth, a father undergoing heart surgery and many more.
Potential to save a life.
Feeling of altruism.
Free snacks!
Where can I donate?
With 35 donor centres locations across Canada and over 4,000 mobile community donation events each year, there are lots of opportunities to donate blood. Find a place and time that works for you at blood.ca/donate.
35 donor centres locations across Canada
Over 4,000 mobile community donation events each year
