Blood, Organ, and Tissue Donation

Today, more than 1,600 people in Ontario are on the waitlist for a lifesaving organ transplant, and every three days someone will die without one.

By registering to become a donor, you can have the power to save or change someone's life. One organ donor can save up to eight lives and enhance as many as 75 more through the gift of tissue.

Register to be a organ and/or tissue donor

Registering your consent to organ and tissue donation might be the most significant gift you ever give. You can register your consent online or in person at any ServiceOntario centres.

Requirements to register

To register to be a donor, you need:

• to be at least 16 years old
• your Ontario health card number and version code (if applicable)

Registering as a donor is the only secure and guaranteed way to make your wishes known.

Find out if you can donate blood. Blood and blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care. Blood helps with major surgeries, medical procedures, cancer treatments and fighting disease. Canadian Blood Services ensures that the blood you donate will help give someone life. Every donation counts.

Blood donation requirements

To donate blood for the first time you must be:

• In good general health, feeling well and able to perform your normal activities
• At least 17 years old
• Meet Canadian Blood Services' height and weight requirements

Note, blood donations are not done at Brockville General.