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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 Organisation (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 2010, the theme for World Blood Donor Day is "New Blood for the World". In effect this year's global campaign is aimed principally at young people. Only 30% of donors today are less than 30 years old. It is therefore important to motivate more young people to become blood donors. Young people can play an important role in saving the lives by donating blood and by speaking to other young people to encourage them to become the blood donors of the next generation.

A Global Event

 

Every year, a different country hosts World Blood Donor Day. The 2010 global event will take place in Barcelona, Spain. It will be hosted by the Spanish and Catalonian Health Care Authorities, the Spanish and Catalonian donor associations and the Spanish Red Cross. More information...

Not to be missed...

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

 

- In Strasbourg, celebrations will take place in the European Youth Centre (EYC) of the Council of Europe. The EDQM and EFS-Alsace invite the public to discover what it really means to give blood. There will be lot's of fun and games, information stands, music and debates on the day to educate young people and increase awareness of the need for blood. 

Programme

 

The EFS will also have a stand in the city centre (place Gutenberg) and it will be possible to make an appointment to donate blood at their premises (10 rue Spielmann) and to be taken there by free rickshaw ride.

 

- In Germany, the German Red Cross (DRK) is organizing events throughout the country.

 

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 2010 and remind the world of the need for new blood.

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