Canadian Blood Services needs one million new donors

Canadian Blood Services needs one million new donors

May 15, 2026 6:21 pm EST.

Canadian Blood Services is issuing an invitation to NEW donors. As Audra Brown explains, despite growing need, they're struggling to get first time donors to keep pace with the demand.

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