Becoming a partner

Across the country hundreds of organizations, associations, companies, communities and schools have joined our Partners for Life program. Our program offers teams the opportunity to raise awareness, book group donations, host a donation event, and/or set an annual donation pledge. Our partners give blood, volunteer time and/or become stem cell registrants. Learn how you can get involved below.

Four ways to #PartnerForLife 

Raise awareness

Inspire future donors by hosting a donor recruitment event or by sharing information about donating blood, stem cells, cord blood and/or organs and tissues. Share your story on your website, social media platforms or corporate newsletters.

Organize a group blood donation

Donate as a team at one of our donor centre or mobile donation event in your community. In most regions, arrangements can be made for our Lifebus to transport your group to and from our donor centre the day of your group donation event. 

Host a blood donation event

Engage your network in a meaningful, hands-on collaborative project to successfully fill all the appointment slots at your donation event. Personalize the donation experience by decorating the donor centre, enlist volunteer greeters and provide additional refreshments.

Set an annual blood donation pledge

Has your organization ever teamed up and committed to an annual donation pledge to donate blood, plasma, platelets or stem cells year-round? If your organization comprises of at least 1000 employees or members, they are a great candidate to support annual pledges. 

Partner FAQs

How do I register to become a partner?

Register your organization in four easy steps.   

  1. Complete the partner registration form online. 

  1. After you submit your form, one of our representatives will be in touch with you to get your team started. We will help determine the best way for your organization to get involved. We do encourage our corporate and government partners, when possible, to allow employees to donate during business hours. Having that type of support will go a long way to ensuring your team’s success. 

  1. If you set an annual pledge, be sure to communicate your goals to your employees, members and/or stakeholders.  

  1. Ask us for help. We are here to provide support and make it easy for our partners! 

My organization has committed to annual pledge. How I do I join my organization’s team?

If your organization is registered for an annual donation pledge, your team’s champion will provide you with your partner ID by email. If you didn’t receive a partner ID or don’t know who your champion is, you can contact us directly at feedback@blood.ca to request your partner ID. 

Note that you only need to register if your organization sets an annual goal and you want to count your donations towards that goal. Not all partners set an annual pledge.

I have my partner ID. What next? 

Join a team! Register as a member online. You only need to register once. During your registration, you will have the opportunity to link your past and future blood donations at Canadian Blood Services to your organization’s Partners for Life account. No matter where you donate across the country, your donation will count towards your organization’s pledge. 

Book your appointment to donate blood, plasma or platelets. If you’re not sure about your eligibility to donate visit our eligibility page to learn more. If your team has pledged to register stem cell donors, you can learn all about stem cell eligibility and registration online.  

Spread the word! As a Partners for Life member, be proud of your efforts. Encourage your coworkers, friends and family to get involved. Raise awareness by sharing your organization’s efforts on social media. Let everyone know that you have committed to save lives!

Inspire others to get involved

Visit our Partner resources page for resources and templates to help you spread the word about blood donation in your workplace and community.

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