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

Let’s get Canada’s blood pumping 

Join the challenge and let’s get Canada’s blood pumping.

To keep pace with patient need across the country, we need 450 new donors a day to join Canada’s Lifeline. This isn’t just about today. This is about the future. We can’t delay finding more donors; we are falling short now and need new people to join the movement.

Every day this tracker will show how many new donors across the country have booked appointments to donate. Book a donation this winter to help ensure that patients in Canada always have access to lifesaving blood and plasma.

Join the 450 Challenge

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Because it may be someone’s only treatment option.

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How do I become one of the 450?

By donating blood or plasma, you are joining a community committed to saving lives. There’s no replacement for what you can do for patients.  

There are many ways to help, and each action means saving lives in different ways

Invite others to join the challenge with you

Help get the word out to new donors by posting about the #450Challenge on social media. Tell your community that you’re joining the challenge to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones this winter. Encourage others to become one of the 450.

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Become a financial donor 

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Register your intent to donate organs & tissues

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Join Partners for Life to increase your impact as a team

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Join the stem cell registry

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Volunteer with us

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Register to donate cord blood

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The reported number is approximate