Donors Make Elli’s Life Possible
Thanks to blood donors, Elli Malinen is able to live a good life – and help others too.
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Donor Study: Blood Service App Meets Blood Donors’ Needs
The donor app has secured its place among blood donors of all ages. A recent usability study shows that the app is easy to use and meets many needs, but users also have wishes and expectations for…
Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation
The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…
The Blood Service is testing its emergency communications on Monday, 3rd November 2025
The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools in Finnish, Swedish, and English on Monday, 3rd November 2025. The test will not require any action from blood donors.
A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…
Around the clock, every day
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service provides service around the clock, because the need for life-saving blood components does not look at the clock.
Over 1,000 stem cell donations in 30 years
The Stem Cell Registry has reached an important milestone: over 1,000 members have donated stem cells for patient treatment since its establishment.
At more than 500 workplaces people are already allowed to donate blood during working hours
More and more workplaces are participating in helping patients by allowing blood donation during work time. The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s Workplace Certificate is now in use at over 500…
Kimmo Ståhlberg is waiting for a stem cell transplant – Every fifth patient can't find a matching donor
Every year, hundreds of patients in Finland need a stem cell transplant, for example to treat leukemia or other serious blood disorders. A stem cell transplant may be the only way for recovery. The…
"I got the jackpot of my life from my brother"
In June 2024, Marika Kunnari from Oulu was puzzled by the sudden onset of back and chest pain. The pain did not ease, so she called the emergency department in Rovaniemi during her workday. What…
Blood Service App Reaches 100,000 Users – An Important Tool for Preparedness
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s mobile application has reached a significant milestone: the app now has over 100,000 users, which is almost the same as the annual number of blood donors. The…
Looking for Lifesavers! Donate Blood and Enter the Prize Draw
One blood donation can help up to three patients and may save a life. Donate blood and you could win a fantastic hengenpelastaja (lifesaver) t-shirt! We’re holding daily prize draws among all…