Only 3% donate blood. More blood donors needed

More blood donors are needed

Finland’s blood supply depends on too small a group of people. Patients need blood products every day. Your help is needed. Come and try blood donation and be part of making a difference! ❤️

Health questionnaire for blood donors

Please complete the electronic health questionnaire on the day of your appointment or, at the earliest, on the day before.

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Test if you can donate

Take a quick online test to find out whether you can donate blood or stem cells.

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Stem Cell Registry

A stem cell transplant is the last hope for a cure for blood cancer patients. More members are needed.

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Try blood donation

Have you thought about donating blood? It’s a concrete way to help patients and will leave you feeling good. Welcome!

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The Donor App is now available in English

You can see your blood donation information directly in the Donor app. Download it now for free from the app stores!

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Blood donors' free donor info

Biobank

The biobank of blood donors helps to develop treatments for various diseases. You can join the biobank when donating blood.

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Donate blood during working hours

The new Workplace certificate is a concrete way to help patients and demonstrate social responsibility.

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Blood donation eligibility requirements

Read about the basic requirements and most common restrictions for donating blood.

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News and articles

18.9.2026
Blood donation

Blood donors’ family origins help identify rare blood groups

The increasing diversity of Finland’s population is also reflected in blood groups. For nearly two years, the Finnish Red Cross Blood…

17.9.2026
Article

Essi’s Story Reminds Us Why Blood Donors Are Needed Every Day: “I Get to Be Here Today”

Essi knows firsthand what blood donation and stem cell donation can mean. The young woman, who was diagnosed with a serious blood cancer, was successfully treated thanks to blood donors and a stem…

7.9.2026
Article

The City of Forssa adopted the Blood Donation During Working Hours Certificate

The City of Forssa allows its employees to donate blood during working hours. Now, the Mayor is encouraging neighbouring municipalities to follow suit.

13.8.2026
Article

How a Single Blood Test During Pregnancy Protects Babies in Finland

The blood group and any blood group antibodies of all pregnant women in Finland are tested centrally by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. The screening programme covers approximately 50,000…

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Research

Blood Service performs active scientific research. We want to increase biomedical knowledge on our areas of expertise.

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