Blood donation

05 November 2026

Article Blood donation Stories

A serious illness put Jenna’s life on hold, but blood donors helped carry her through treatment

A serious illness made the help of blood donors a very real part of life for 18-year-old Jenna. During her treatment, she needed large amounts of blood products until a suitable stem cell donor was…

29 October 2026

Blood donation Press release

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…

07 October 2026

Blood donation Press release Research

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…

28 September 2026

Blood donation Press release

Nordic cooperation needed on blood supply in the High North

The organisations responsible for the blood supply in Finland, Norway and Sweden are planning to collaborate to support emergency medical care in their northernmost regions. The aim is to improve…

18 September 2026

Blood donation Press release

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 September 2026

Article Blood donation Stem Cell Registry Stories

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…

07 September 2026

Article Blood donation News

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.

04 August 2026

Article Blood donation News Press release

Bringing Blood Donation Closer to Everyday Life – 10,000 Donations in the Blood Donation Bus

The Blood Donation Bus, which travels around the Greater Helsinki area, has now reached the milestone of 10,000 blood donations. The bus brings blood donation closer to people’s everyday lives and…

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…