There’s a constant need for O-negative blood donors

 

In emergency situations when there’s no time to confirm a patient’s blood type, your
O-negative blood can mean the difference between life and death. Every O-negative blood donation is invaluable.

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Did you know?

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Only 7% of the
Canadian population
has O-negative blood
 
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O-negative blood is the universal donor, and can be given to anyone in need
 
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There's a good chance someone in your family also has O-negative blood
 

 

As one of the few Canadians with O-negative blood, you’re known as a universal donor. That’s because your donation can be given to any patient, regardless of blood type. So in emergency situations when there's no time to confirm a patient's blood type, your O-negative blood can mean the difference between life and death. With a decrease in supply and increase in demand, every O-negative blood donation is invaluable. We urge you to book an appointment today and become a vital member of our life saving team.

Larry, blood donor

In an emergency, an O-negative blood donor can make a lifesaving difference.

Only 12% of our donors are O-negative. So while we could say we need your donations now more than ever, the truth is, O-negative blood is always in high demand and short supply.

"Because of you, I survived this.”

O-negative donors were the difference for Nathan Olson after he was involved in a serious motorcycle crash near his home in Nanaimo, B.C.

A man with a prosthetic leg sits on a bench outdoors.

Ways to donate

There are many ways to donate. You can give one-time or recurring financial donations, organize group donations in collaboration with other organizations or communities, sponsor a donation event or even volunteer your time.

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