People across Canada asked to save lives this holiday season

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The Give 3 in 2023 challenge asks people across Canada to commit to supporting patients in three different ways starting today, throughout the winter holidays and into the new year. The opportunities to make three different kinds of lifesaving contributions to Canadian Blood Services will have a lasting impact in the lives of others, say officials.

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Participating in Give 3 in 2023 is not a one-size fits all, says the organization. Each person can determine what works best for them using the suggested giving commitments at 3in2023.blood.ca. Every donation is said to cause a ripple effect that goes on to have a lasting impact in the lives of others. Officials say a donation of any type doesn’t just make a difference, but makes all the difference.

“Although many Canadians are hopeful that the worst of the pandemic will be behind us over the next few months, we continue to experience the impact of COVID-19 through a high number of appointment cancellations,” says Dr. Graham Sher, Canadian Blood Services’ CEO. “People cannot donate when they are not well. We also still rely on a relatively small pool of donors and registrants to meet patients’ needs.”

“We need more people across Canada from all communities and backgrounds to become regular blood, platelet and plasma donors and more people to register as a stem cell donor or potential organ donor; patients and their loved ones are counting on it,” adds Sher.

“Give 3 in 2023 identifies different types of donations and encourages folks to commit to giving in multiple ways. Brightening other lives by giving more of ourselves through Canada’s Lifeline is the greatest human connection we can make,” states Sher.

Officials say participating in the Give 3 in 2023 challenge can help grow the plasma supply to make needed medications for patients in Canada, particularly immunoglobulins which are made from plasma. It can also help boost the national blood inventory to ensure patients have access to the blood products they need throughout 2023, officials point out. Everyone who can is encouraged to get involved.

Visit the campaign webpage for more details and click on the link to Give 3 in 2023.

Easy-to-use tools are available on the Give 3 in 2023 webpage to support the campaign.

Giving something lifesaving during the winter holidays will make all the difference, says Canadian Blood Services:

• Give blood, give plasma, give platelets.
• Post about your donations to social media, encouraging others to give.
• Share @CanadasLifeline social posts to spread the word on the need for more donors.
• Join the stem cell registry or register to be an organ and tissue donor.
• Give a financial contribution.
• Bring a friend to your next donation appointment.

Book your appointment online at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app, or by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).