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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…

04 February 2026

Article Stem Cell Registry Stories

Milla Madetoja encourages people to join the Stem Cell Registry: “One phone call can change a life.”

In English: Milla Madetoja, who is recovering from leukemia, received a stem cell transplant from her sister. She encourages people to join the Stem Cell Registry.

15 November 2025

Article Blood donation Stories

Donors Make Elli’s Life Possible

Thanks to blood donors, Elli Malinen is able to live a good life – and help others too.

09 October 2025

Article Blood donation

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.

01 October 2025

Article Stem Cell Registry

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.

18 September 2025

Article Stem Cell Registry Stories

"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…

08 September 2025

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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…

23 May 2025

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Donate Blood and Enjoy Live Music at Lahti City Hall – May 27, 2025

Join us for a special afternoon where you can make a difference and enjoy live music! Small ensembles from the Lahti Symphony Orchestra will perform during a blood donation event at Lahti City Hall's…

21 May 2025

Article Blood donation

The beginning of summer challenges blood donation: the need for blood donors is constant

The end of May and the beginning of June is a challenging time to get enough blood donors to donation points. The same week at the end of May includes Ascension Day and the school graduation weekend,…

18 September 2024

Article Stem Cell Registry

“Getting a stem cell transplant means the world”

World Marrow Donor Day will be celebrated on Saturday 21 September 2024. Each year, around 100 patients in Finland need a blood stem cell transplant from a voluntary donor. Approximately one in six…

13 June 2024

Article Blood donation

June 14th is World Blood Donor Day, when we thank voluntary blood donors for their valuable contributions

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on the 14th of June. The international day raises awareness of the importance of blood donation and thanks blood donors for their contributions.

20 March 2024

Article Press release

More and more work communities are allowing blood donation during working hours

Launched a year ago by the Blood Service, the Workplace Certificate has already been implemented in more than 250 workplaces. The certificate recognises work communities that allow members to donate…