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General
BloodLink is a donation platform that connects generous blood donors with hospitals and patients in need — so donors feel prepared, patients get help faster, and clinics stay stocked.
Yes. Creating an account, donating, and requesting blood are all completely free for donors, patients, and partner hospitals.
We're actively growing our network of partner hospitals and donor centers. Sign up and set your location to see requests and drives near you.
All types are needed, but O− is the universal donor type and is often in short supply. The supply pulse on our home page shows which types are low right now.
Donating Blood
Most donors aged 17–65, weighing at least 50kg, in good general health, and carrying a valid ID are eligible. Your local clinic will confirm eligibility with a short screening on the day.
The donation itself takes about 10–15 minutes. With registration, a short screening, and recovery time, plan for around 45 minutes to an hour total.
Whole blood donors in the Philippines can usually give every 3 months. BloodLink counts 3 months from your last recorded donation. Your donation history is tracked in your account so you always know when you're next eligible.
Most donors feel a brief pinch and nothing else. Some experience mild light-headedness afterward — staying hydrated and resting for a few minutes after donating helps a lot.
Sometimes. It depends on the medication and how recent the tattoo is. Tell the screening staff on the day and they will advise you — they make the final call to keep you and patients safe.
Requesting Blood
Log in, go to "Request Donation," and fill in the blood type, the number of bags needed, the date you need them by and the hospital, and attach the request from the doctor. The blood bank reviews it and sets its priority, and donors can see the need right away.
It depends on your blood type, location, and how soon the blood is needed. The blood bank you send the request to sets its priority, and donors who see it on the open requests page can offer to help.
Donors only see what's needed to help — blood type, general location, and the priority the blood bank set. Full contact details are shared only once you and a donor agree to coordinate.
Account & Safety
Click "Sign up," enter your name, email, and a password, then verify your email. You can optionally add your blood type to get notified when it's urgently needed nearby.
On the login page, select "Forgot password?" and follow the emailed reset link to choose a new one.
Your information is encrypted and only shared with verified hospitals and donors involved in a donation you've agreed to. You can review or delete your data from your profile at any time.
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