Across Canada, thousands more donors are needed to fill every open donation appointment now through the end of summer. You can help strengthen Canada’s Lifeline.
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You can make all the difference for patients like Amélie.
Help us shine a light on the need for 100,000 new blood and plasma donors
Donors helped toddler back from the brink
“The doctors could have done everything right, but without blood donors, Amélie would have died.”
National Blood Donor Week (June 11- 17)
This National Blood Donor Week (June 11-17) and on World Blood Donor Day (June 14), we thank and celebrate the community of donors who regularly give a part of themselves to make life better for others. You don’t just make a difference, You make all the difference.
Every 60 seconds someone in Canada needs blood or plasma
We are shining a light across Canada to ask for more people to make all the difference for patients in need. You can shine a light by becoming a donor & getting your family/friends involved. It’s time to shine your light – book: https://t.co/O06KfEmYQF pic.twitter.com/WD7VVM89dV
— Canadian Blood Services (@CanadasLifeline) May 15, 2023
Canadian Blood Services needs more than 100,000 new donors every year to join Canada’s Lifeline.
The impact of the pandemic has made the need to acquire new donors even more important to ensuring patients’ needs will continue to be met.
DONATE
If you’re already a donor, or you aren’t able to donate, you can still make a difference by encouraging others to book an appointment.
We’re asking Canadians to share this message with their family, their friends and through their social networks. We’re shining a light on the need for new donors near you!
Snap a pic and share it using #Shinealight and #NBDW. Tag us at @CanadasLifeline.
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Do you know the important difference between blood transfusions vs. donating plasma? 💉🩸
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) May 15, 2023
Comment your answer below, then join us tomorrow as we go LIVE on TV with @JordynRead to find out! @CanadasLifeline #TWNPoll #NBDW #ShineALight #BloodForLife #PlasmaForLife…
The Weather Network Live on Location at Brampton Donor Centre! Learn More ➜
We are love at Brampton Plasma Donor Centre, encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and donate! It doesn’t just make a difference, it makes all the difference! Watch on @weathernetwork @CanadasLifeline pic.twitter.com/sSDKWHwlcJ
— Jordyn Read TWN (@JordynRead) May 16, 2023
Did I mention they have SNACKS! 😀 what a beautiful day to donate in the GTA! Head over to https://t.co/6qADnRk9Rf to set up an appointment and watch all morning long on @weathernetwork #PlasmaForLife @CanadasLifeline pic.twitter.com/KE3RHSwM9f
— Jordyn Read TWN (@JordynRead) May 16, 2023
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Fredericton
June 11 to June 17
June 11 - 17
Hub Mall, University of Alberta
Edmonton
The High Level Bridge
June 14
NIGHT PROJECTIONS
LANDMARK LIGHTING
#SHINEALIGHT
LATEST ACTIVITY
More activity featuring @CanadasLifeline
Calgary tower
June 11
June 11 to June 14
Burlington Brant Street Pier
June 11
Halifax City Hall
June 11 and June 14
Charlottetown City Hall
June 11 to June 17
Vaughan City Hall
June 11 to June 17
St. John's City Hall
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Victoria
June 14
June 12 to June 16
London City Hall
June 14
Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto
June 14
Niagara Falls
June 14
CN Tower
June 7 to June 13
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
June 7 to June 13
Dundas & Bay, Toronto
June 14
Canada Place Sails of Light, Vancouver
June 14
Peace Flame, Port Coquitlam
June 14
Hamilton City Hall
June 14
Red Deer City Hall
June 14
BC Place, Vancouver
June 14
Mississauga Clock Tower
Find one of the 62 other landmarks all across Canada...
Iconic landmarks near you are lighting up red to help Shine a Light across the country.
Visit, snap a pic and share it on social media using #NDBW and @CanadasLifeline.
Canada Place, a striking landmark on the Vancouver skyline, lighting in red. Mundy Group, 2022.
The iconic Niagara Falls dazzling in red. Mundy Group, 2022.