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21 July 2026

Blood donation Press release

The use of blood products does not decrease during summer – up to 800 blood products may be needed in a single weekend

Summer holidays and heat reduce blood donation, but the need for blood products in hospitals remains unchanged. During one weekend, the Blood Service supplies hospitals with up to 500–600 units of…

07 July 2026

Article Blood donation

10 Reasons to Donate Blood This Summer

During the summer, fewer blood donors are available due to holidays and possible heatwaves. That is exactly why every donor is especially important! Patients need blood products all year round,…

29 June 2026

Blood donation News Press release

Travel abroad may temporarily prevent blood donation – check the restrictions in time

Blood donors are needed all year round – also during the …

15 June 2026

Blood donation News

Fewer donation days during Midsummer week – need for blood products remains unchanged

Blood donation is important also during the Midsummer holidays. During Midsummer week, there are fewer donation days than usual, but hospitals need blood for patient care just as they do during a…

12 June 2026

Blood donation News

The health questionnaire will have a short service interruption on June 15

The health questionnaire will have a short service interruption in the morning on June 15 due to maintenance.

11 June 2026

Blood donation Press release

Finland’s blood supply is based on voluntary donors – World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on 14 June

On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, we thank voluntary blood donors for their irreplaceable role in patient care. Finland’s security of supply is not built solely on reserves and systems, but on…

10 June 2026

Blood donation News

The emergency messaging feature in the Donor app will be tested on 11 June 2026

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is testing an emergency communication tool (notifications in the Donor app and an emergency message banner appearing at the top of the website and app) on the…

09 June 2026

Blood donation News

World Blood Donor Day celebrated in Helsinki – event at Superterassi on 14 June

On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, blood donors are thanked and the importance of blood donation is highlighted. This year, the day will be celebrated on Sunday,…

02 June 2026

Blood donation News

Summer’s favourite drink is back – get yours!

Patients need blood products all year round, including during the holiday season. You can give blood in summer too, every weekday. We offer everyone who comes to give blood a unique recovery drink,…

29 May 2026

Article Stem Cell Registry

You can join the Stem Cell Registry at donation sites – receive a bead lizard as a gift

The Stem Cell Registry is constantly in need of new members. You can join the registry at Finnish Blood Service locations, for example when donating blood. Right now, those who sign up can receive an…

20 May 2026

Blood donation News

Plasma donation expands to new locations

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is expanding the opportunity to donate plasma. Currently, plasma donation is available at the Blood Service location in Vantaa. By the end of 2026, plasma donation…

18 May 2026

News

Cord blood banking activities will end

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will discontinue its cord blood banking activities on 18 May 2026. Treatments for blood disorders have advanced in recent years, and as a result the use of cord…