How do I access my Red Cross account?
Instructions
- If you registered through a regular email address, then enter your username/email address & password, then click on SIGN IN.
- If you originally signed up using a social media account, click on the option you chose before.
How do I update my Red Cross account?
If you already have a Red Cross account, you can update your personal information online by logging into your Red Cross account. If you currently do not have a Red Cross account, you may contact Donor Services by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
How do I get my Canadian Red Cross certification?
To check on whether a Canadian Red Cross first aid/CPR certificate is valid, please take the following steps:
- Go online to myrc.redcross.ca.
- Click on “Validate Certificate” located at the very top of the webpage.
How much of Canadian Red Cross donations go to administration?
Administrative costs are 2% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 21% of donations and special events. This results in total overhead spending of 23%. For every dollar donated, 77 cents go to the cause.
Is there an age limit for donating blood in Canada?
Age. The minimum age to donate is 17. There is no upper age limit for donating in Canada. If you are a first-time donor and considering donating platelets or plasma, call us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to discuss your eligibility.
Can you donate blood after Covid vaccine Canada?
Consistent with our eligibility criteria for other non-live vaccines, Canadian Blood Services accepts donations from otherwise eligible donors who have received a Health Canada-authorized COVID-19 vaccine, with no required deferral period following vaccination.