Best Blood Donation Locations In Toronto Near Me

4worldlovers: More than 4,000 people in Canada are waiting for an organ transplant.

People across Canada are aware the need for blood and plasma is constant. But nearly 50% say they have never donated because they have never been asked.

We are asking, in as many ways possible, to make a blood or plasma donation.

‘Hope on the Hill’ rallies MPs, staff to support stem cell donation

Special event inspired by a stem cell donor helps educate Parliamentarians and recruit potential donors of the future

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Transforming the past into action for patients needing blood and plasma today

During Sikh Nation’s 25th annual donation event, volunteers across Canada remember their beginnings

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Canadian Blood Services’ statement on issues identified at a private cord blood bank in Alberta

Canadian Blood Services is aware of the issues identified by Health Canada at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Thinking of joining the stem cell registry? Here’s what happens after you swab

We analyze that tiny sample of cells from inside your mouth for some specific genetic characteristics

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On October 22, Canadian Blood Services experienced technical difficulties stemming from a planned IT network upgrade as part of ongoing work to modernize and improve system resilience for the benefit of hospital customers, donors and employees.

With a family history of kidney disease, Angelica Rotundo knew she’d need a transplant one day. She found a living donor in her husband.

We manage the national supply of blood products for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). Many variables can impact our inventory such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Below is an overview of our inventory levels across all blood types.

4worldlovers: Cord blood is the blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta immediately after your baby is born. It can be collected, stored and used to treat a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.


Today, cord blood stem cells can be used to treat over 80 life-threatening diseases.


Get information so that you can make informed decisions about cord blood and tissue banking.


We offer a number of flexible options to help make cord blood stem cell banking affordable for everyone.