Travel abroad may temporarily prevent blood donation – check the restrictions in time
Blood donors are needed all year round – also during the …
Blood donation
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Donate blood during Ascension Week
A tip for your day off during Ascension Week: come and donate blood!
The emergency messaging feature in the Donor app will be tested on 29 April 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…
More new blood donors needed across Finland
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service aims to recruit 22,000 new blood donors this year. A broad donor base is essential for Finland's security of supply – one that does not need to donate too…
Get into the May Day spirit with blood donation
May Day week has only four donation days, as our service points will be closed on Friday 1 May. Blood donors' help is therefore needed more than usual.