Join the Partners for Life program and make all the difference.
As a member, you won’t just make a difference. Together, we’ll make all the difference for patients and their loved ones.
The program offers teams the opportunity to recruit donors and/or raise funds to support patients in need. Blood, plasma and other blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care including major surgeries, medical procedures, cancer treatments and managing diseases and disorders.
It can take a team to save a life.
Witness the power of a precious gift.
Make a difference
A single donation can make a lifesaving difference to someone in need. Imagine the impact your entire organization can have when you give as a team – whether by donating blood or plasma, joining the stem cell registry, registering your intent to be an organ donor or making a financial gift.
Build reputation
According to a study, saving lives is a fantastic way to practice corporate values, boast your corporate profile and meet social responsibility goals.
Boost your team engagement
Saving lives together is the ultimate teambuilding opportunity. Employees will feel proud that their company or organization is committed to making a difference and saving lives.
Celebrate your success
Let your employees, customers, partners and stakeholders know about your commitment to building a stronger and healthier community.
Grow your business
According to a study by Ipsos Reid, 78% of Canadians would be more likely to purchase products or services from companies that visibly support blood donation in Canada.
Develop employee skills
Your staff will have plenty of opportunities to come together, develop new skills and champion their lifesaving efforts.
Get involved
The greatest of all connections, a human connection, is the one that happens when we give something of ourselves.
However you connect, you’ll help save lives. And each of these connections can also have an impact far beyond the patient. Because of you, people will go on to pursue their passions, improve their communities or even change the world.
There are five ways teams can support Canada’s Lifeline.
Group donation
Consider bringing your friends, family or colleagues together for a group donation at one of our donor centres or mobile donation events in your community. By joining the Partners for Life program, you can reserve a block of appointments online and invite your team to sign up.
Raise awareness
Use various digital marketing platforms to:
• inspire your community
• motivate people to act
• celebrate their volunteerism when they become blood, plasma, stem cell or organ donors
Centre adoption
Boost your community presence by adopting a Canadian Blood Services donor centre. Engage your whole team in promotional and recruitment activities to help meet your goal of filling the majority of appointment slots at a donation event.
Set a pledge or goal
Annually, your team can set a pledge to donate blood, plasma, or platelets. As part of the Partners for Life program, you can track your team’s progress and communicate with your members. We encourage all organizations and community groups, no matter the size, to set a pledge and celebrate your impact.
Financial and in-kind donation
There are so many ways to make a difference for patients. Financial donations to Canada’s Lifeline help recruit new biological donors, and fuel research and innovation to change tomorrow. Consider enhancing your corporate impact through a financial donation or gift-in-kind as part of your annual pledge. Our corporate, tribute and community giving options are also exciting ways to engage and inspire your colleagues, staff, and industry peers to fundraise and make a difference together!
