Canadian Blood Services
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Record #: NKT0445 Last Modified: 08 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 16 May 2012
Record Details
Established1998
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Federal
Print MaterialAnnual reports are available on the web site
Address NotesBlood donor clinics are at various locations
Mailing Address67 College St 
Toronto, ON M5G 2M1
Office PhoneMobile clinics in Newmarket - call the toll-free number for information about clinic locations or check the web site Clinic Locator for more information 
Toll Free Phone1-888-236-6283 1-888-2 DONATE
E-mailfeedback@blood.ca
Websitewww.blood.ca
Contact 1Robyn Owen, Community Development Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services; Phone: (Business) 705-730-1105 * (Cell) 705-627-2029; Fax: 705-730-1726; Email: robyn.owen@blood.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorJeannie Skeggs, Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer; Phone: * (Cell) 705-627-2029; Fax: 705-730-1726; Email: jeannie.skeggs@blood.ca
Areas ServedAurora ; Newmarket ; Ballantrae; Mount Albert
LanguagesEnglish ; French
EligibilityAges: 17 year(s) - 71 year(s) 
 
Blood Donors must be meet Health Canada health requirements, be between the ages of 17 and 71 birthday (regular donor), or between 17 and 61 birthday (first-time donor) * to continue donating after the 71 birthday * interested blood donors can contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE or visit blood.ca prior to donation for complete eligibility information.; 
 
OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Registry: Join the Canadian Blood Services' OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Registry. If you are between 17 and 50 years of age, willing to donate to any patient needing a stem cell transplant and meet certain health-related criteria you are likely eligible to give * visit onematch.ca for more information and to register
ApplicationBlood Donation at local blood donor clinic: Identification with full name and signature, or full name and photograph required * at the time of donation, you will be asked a number of questions to determine your eligibility (for example: if you have/had one of the following, you must wait before donating: dental treatment (extractions, fillings, cleaning, restoration); for cleaning or filling-until the day after treatment; for extraction, root canal or dental surgery-72 hours provided there is full recovery; a cold, flu or sore throat-full recovery; ear or body piercing or tattooing-6 months * Volunteer opportunities are available at local clinics (sign up online at blood.ca); 
 
OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network: Register online at www.onematch.ca using the online form * a follow-up health assessment will be completed by phone to determine eligibility
FeesNone
DescriptionManages the blood and blood products supply for Canadians * collects approximately 920,000 units of blood annually and processes it into the components and products that are administered to thousands of patients each year * manages the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network * the organization screens every donor and tests each unit of blood or blood product collected to ensure that Canadian transfusion medicine research and development remains at the cutting edge
SubjectsBlood donor clinics ; Donations ; Volunteer opportunities
AccessibilityCall ahead to check that mobile unit is accessible