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Blood safety
… Blood safety Our commitment to safety Canada’s blood supply is recognized as one of the safest in the … depend on it. We are mandated to provide Canada with a safe, secure and affordable system of blood and blood … managing Canada’s blood system in 1998, there has not been a single recorded instance of blood-borne infection from …
Recognition programs
… and generosity of everyone who contributes to Canada’s Lifeline . We recognize and celebrate the vital role that … or national awards that spotlight those making a remarkable impact. Through programs like our donor … donors, including stem cell and cord blood donors, receive a certificate within 4 to 8 weeks of their donation. What are …
Partners for Life
… and community groups across Canada are helping to make a meaningful difference to patients in Canada through the … program. As it can often take more than one donor to save a life, Partners for Life brings people together with the … have when people work together as a team to support Canada’s Lifeline . Partners for Life member organizations are doing …
Group donations and pledge-based partnerships
… teams' goal by donating as an individual. Teams can choose a combination of ways to participate in the program as: group … We are thankful for all the ways teams support Canada's Lifeline and are proud partners of Canadian Blood Services. Register a new team How to join a team View my team’s progress How do …
National partners
… 8,000 partners, of all sizes, annually support Canada's Lifeline . National partnerships are built in consultation … warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement or arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice. In no event …
Youth volunteers
… thrilled that you have chosen to learn more about Canada’s lifeline! The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life … student donor recruitment program, NextGen Lifeline, is a fantastic way to engage youth on the significance of blood … or raising awareness on social media, you are playing a key part in helping hundreds of Canadian patients wake up …
Donating blood
… blood About an hour of your time could change someone’s life. Blood and blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care including major … cancer treatments and managing diseases and disorders. As a blood donor you form a vital link in Canada's lifeline, …
What is my blood type?
… What is my blood type? Everyone has a type. You belong to one of four: O, A, B or AB. An additional factor — the ‘Rh factor’ — … emergencies — when there is no time to confirm a patient’s blood type — O-negative blood can make a lifesaving …
Blood donation process
… donation is approximately 450 mL, slightly less than half a litre or two cups. This represents a small portion of the blood in a person’s body, as the average adult has about 5 litres. The entire …