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World Blood Donor Day, Celebrating the gift of blood

14 June

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on 14th June every year. It is jointly coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) and the International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations (IFODS). These partners join together in a global event to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and the importance of regular voluntary blood donation.

In 2012, the theme for World Blood Donor Day is, "Every blood donor is a hero”. Every one of us can become a hero by giving blood.

A Global Event

Every year, a different country hosts World Blood Donor Day. The global event for 2012 will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, hosted by the Korean Red Cross and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea.

Not to be missed...

- In France, the Etablissement Français du Sang (EFS) organised a "Festival Globule" in all the major cities across the country. This festival was specifically targeted towards young people of all ages - from primary to university students.

- In Strasbourg, celebrations took place in the city centre. The EDQM and EFS-Alsace invited the public to discover what it really means to give blood. There was an information stand on the day to educate people and increase awareness of the need for blood. More information.

- In Germany, WBDD was celebrated again this year at national level in Berlin with the organisation of a Blood Donor Ceremony. During this event, 80 voluntary blood donors came from all parts of Germany, and representatives of the many voluntary blood donors associations, were honoured. Numerous events (e.g. competitive races) were organised at local level throughout the country. More information is posted on their website, the German Red Cross (DRK).

- In Sweden, celebrations were organised at local and national levels. The Blood Centre organised a Donor Award Ceremony to present award to blood donors at Droppen, Nordstan in Goteborg on 14 June. This award was first awarded in 2002, on this occasion blood establishments can nominate individuals, organisations, donors or recruiters for award. The nominations were posted on www.geblod.nu and, after the open voting period, the winner was declared. To coincide with WBDD celebrations, the new version of the website providing information on giving blood was published that day.

Information on events happening in your country can be found on the WBDD website.

Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person - the gift of life. Your involvement and support will help to ensure the success of World Blood Donor Day 2012.