Blood donors are needed
We need 7,000 new blood donors this year to ensure that patients receive help now and in the future. Donate blood, join the Lifesavers and bring a friend along too! One donation can help up to three patients. 🩸
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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Take a quick online test to find out whether you can donate blood or stem cells.
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A stem cell transplant is the last hope for a cure for blood cancer patients. More members are needed.
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News and articles
Directorate of the Blood Service appointed
The Board of the Finnish Red Cross has appointed a new Directorate for the Blood Service, effective from 1 November 2026. The Directorate’s term of office is 2027–2029. Three new members will…
Plasma donation expands to six new cities
Towards the end of the year, plasma can be donated not only in Vantaa but also in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Espoo, Kuopio and Oulu. The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is increasing plasma donation…
A Second Birthday Together: Saara Donated Stem Cells to Save Her Father
When Saara’s father needed a stem cell transplant, Saara refused to let fear take over. After the donation came a long wait, until the successful transplant finally brought relief to the whole…
Blood Service Research Fund awards 200 000 euros for research on blood donors’ sense of safety and serum eye drops
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service Research Fund has awarded 100 000 euros in funding to a study led by Professor Anne Birgitta Pessi examining the significance of perceived safety in the donation…
