Lifeblood: National Mobilization Action
Public Education: The Lifeblood of Canada
The CTF/FCE is mobilizing, and we would like you to take part.
The CTF/FCE is thrilled to share details about LIFEBLOOD, a major national mobilization action, as part of the Pan-Canadian Strategy on Teacher Retention and Recruitment.
There is a retention and recruitment crisis, as well as a shortage of educators and sustainable working conditions in this country. There is also a shortage of blood. We are bringing these two important public concerns together in one national, public mobilization action. The CTF/FCE has partnered with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to collect blood donations in the name of public education until World Teachers’ Day. The general public and all Member and Associate Organizations are invited to take part.
Here’s what you need to know
Find out if you’re eligible: Take the Eligibility Quiz and learn more about the ABCs of eligibility.
Download the one-pager.
The donation process takes approximately 1 hour per person.
What to expect before, during, and after your blood donation: see the brochure in English and French.
For returning donors: You can donate blood as frequently as every 56 days for males and every 84 days for females. Plasma every 6–14 days.
Take Action
Book your appointment
If you’re eligible, donate blood in the name of public education!
- Find a donor centre near you. Canadian Blood Services has 35 permanent donor centres and over 4000 mobile donor centres across Canada*.
*Residents of Quebec, please see guidelines for more details.
- Book an appointment online, on the GiveBlood app for Apple or Android or by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283)
Booking in advance helps CBS clinic run smoothly and also helps us ensure your first donation experience is a good one.
How to join the CTF/FCE team – for new and returning donors
- Join the CTF/FCE’s team using the following link: https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/join-team/CTFF0117645.
- Sign in or set up an account on blood.ca/PFL or on the GiveBlood app for Apple or Android.
- Select “partners” from the menu, then “Go” under “Join an existing team”.
- Search for “CTF/FCE”; the team name will pop up.
- Join the team and select “yes” when it asks whether your info can be shared with the team champion. Select “Join”.
- Once you’ve joined the team:
- you can book your next appointment as an individual or through your team appointments*.
*Go to the “partners” tab, select the CTF/FCE team, then scroll to Team appointments. - Anytime you donate blood, your donation will track together with the team!
- you can book your next appointment as an individual or through your team appointments*.
- Please note: If you have already donated this year, the count will be retroactive to January 1.
Invite a family member or friend
We understand that not everyone can donate blood. Invite a family member or friend to donate blood directly in the donor portal: select the red person icon with the plus sign (in the top right corner), then add their email address to the automated email.
Check out the toolkit
The toolkit includes downloadable posters, email banner, and social media shareables. Please share the toolkit within your networks and feel free to add your logo along with CTF/FCE’s and CBS’s logos! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #LifebloodCDN / #ForcevitaleCan on social media.
Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!
