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Make an impact across Canada
Canada needs one million donors over the next five years to support patients’ ongoing treatment, which is why there’s never been a more impactful time to be a donor. Feel the pride that comes with supporting your community in a meaningful and powerful way.
Make an impact across Canada
Your donor journey begins with just a few clicks.
Take a few minutes to complete our quiz and find out! We’ll ask a couple of questions about things like your health, travel, medications, and lifestyle. Or, you can always check the latest eligibility criteria.
I’m new to donating
Hi, first-time donor! We have everything you need to kick off your donor journey — from how to book an appointment, to first-time donor tips, and more.
Your donor journey begins with just a few clicks.
Navigating grief through giving
"Donating helps me stay connected to my brother. It helps me deal with the grief."
Finding your chosen group of people
"Giving back to a community that supports you is a big part of why I donate."
A unique connection to community
"Learning my blood type can help people in my community feels incredibly rewarding."
From teaching generosity, to practicing it
"Being a stem cell donor gives me a greater sense of purpose."
Words from our donors and patients
"Even though I'm missing a part of me, I feel more complete."
Choose your donation type
Blood
Come for the feeling, leave knowing that each donation saves up to three lives! It’s also known as “whole blood donation” because it contains every blood component.
Come for the feeling, leave knowing that each donation saves up to three lives! It’s also known as “whole blood donation” because it contains every blood component.
Plasma
Want to help make lifesaving medication? The process is similar to blood donation, but you give just the protein-rich, yellow part of your blood.
Want to help make lifesaving medication? The process is similar to blood donation, but you give just the protein-rich, yellow part of your blood.
Plasma
Stem cells
Find out if you’re someone’s life-changing stem cell match from home. Easily register online and receive a cheek swab kit.
Find out if you’re someone’s life-changing stem cell match from home. Easily register online and receive a cheek swab kit.
Stem cells
Organs and tissues
Registering your intent to donate is a simple way to a lasting impact. And if you’re a healthy adult, becoming a living donor may be an option for you.
Registering your intent to donate is a simple way to a lasting impact. And if you’re a healthy adult, becoming a living donor may be an option for you.
Organs and tissues
Your donation experience, simplified
Getting ready is simple
Bring your government-issued ID, wear a shirt with easy arm access, and drink plenty of fluids!
We’ll take care of the rest when you arrive.
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Bring your government-issued ID, wear a shirt with easy arm access, and drink plenty of fluids!
We’ll take care of the rest when you arrive.
Sit back and relax
A quick pinch. That’s it. Most people are surprised by how fast it’s done! And our amazing staff will walk you through it all.
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A quick pinch. That’s it. Most people are surprised by how fast it’s done! And our amazing staff will walk you through it all.
Snacks and a feeling that lasts
When you’re all done, you’ll get a colourful bandage — your badge of honour that comes with giving — and a few minutes to relax, grab a snack, and enjoy the feeling.
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When you’re all done, you’ll get a colourful bandage — your badge of honour that comes with giving — and a few minutes to relax, grab a snack, and enjoy the feeling.
A look at what to expect, so that you can show up feeling confident and ready to experience what you get when you give, from the moment you walk in.
GIVING BLOOD FEELS LIKE
Experience what you get when you give.
GIVING BLOOD FEELS LIKE
Experience what you get when you give.
There’s more than one way to experience what you get when you give. Pick the one that’s right for you.
Book your feel-good moment at a location and time that works best for you.
Hear from donors and get inspired!
Those who give it, get it
Hi, first-time donor! We have everything you need to kick off your donor journey — from how to book an appointment, to first-time donor tips, and more.
I’m new to donating
