1 in 3 needs blood, but only 1 in 30 donates.

1 donation can save up to 3 lives

Our donors are basically superheroes, saving lives with a single act. But Lifeblood always needs new recruits to the life-saving alliance. That’s where you come in.

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1 new donor needed every 5 minutes

That’s the time it takes to read this webpage. Ready to be the one?

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You’re more eligible than you think.

Almost 60% of the population can donate. But only 3% do.

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2 mins to book, 1 hr to donate.

It’s easier (and quicker) than you think to save lives.

You might be more eligible than you think

It’s easier than you think. Book in 2 minutes.

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How your donated red blood cells help

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34%

cancer and blood diseases

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19%

anaemia and other needs

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18%

heart, organ and other non-orthopaedic surgeries

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13%

stomach, kidney and other diseases

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10%

fractures and joint replacements

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4%

help pregnant women, new mothers and young children

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2%

road incidents and other traumas

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Heroes start here

Am I eligible to donate?

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