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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.

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

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.

The Stem Cell Registry has reached an important milestone: over 1,000 members have donated stem cells for patient treatment since its establishment.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.

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…

As of 1st of March 2024, blood donors can only verify their identity with a valid ID. For example, an expired passport is no longer sufficient to prove identity.